I Will Die on This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World

by Meghan Ashburn, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Jules Edwards

A call-to-action for anyone involved in the autism community - especially autistic people and non-autistic parents - to learn from one another and achieve more together.

There is a significant divide between autistic advocates and parents of autistic children. Parents may feel attacked for their lack of understanding, and autistic adults who offer insight and guidance are also met with hostility and rejection.

Meghan Ashburn, a mother of two autistic boys, and Jules Edwards, an autistic parent, were no strangers to this tension and had an adversarial relationship when they first met. Over time, the two resolved their differences and are now co-conspirators in the pursuit of disability justice.

This book unites both perspectives, exploring the rift between these communities and encouraging them to work towards a common goal. It provides context to dividing issues, and the authors use their experience to illustrate where they've messed up, where they've got things right, and what they've learned along the way.

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Published July 20, 2023

Reviews

[Kailee Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for anyone working with children.

[Alexandria Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book changed the way I see myself as a woman with autism who is also the mother of autistic children. Could not reccomend this book enough.