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lanid's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
3.75
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Moderate: Ableism
peculiarcelia's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
En tant qu’autiste diagnostiquée tardivement (comme la personnage principale), je me retrouve fortement dans son récit et ses expériences de vie. J’ai beaucoup apprécié voir une représentation de l’autisme qui me ressemble…
Cependant, je regrette l’utilisation de terminologie datée (asperger ne faisant plus partie du DSM-5; de nos jours, on utilise simplement les termes Autiste ou TSA. De plus, Hans Asperger avait des liens avec le nazisme et l’eugénisme… personnellement, je trouve important d’éviter ce terme quand on sait cela). Je regrette également que l’on ait nommé la thérapie ABA comme thérapie adaptée… alors que des études démontrent que, souvent, elle s’accompagne de conséquences négatives et traumatiques pour la personne autiste sous ce type de suivi + de nombreux témoignages d’autistes en ligne mettent en garde les parents d’enfants autistes, afin qu’ils puissent explorer d’autres types de thérapie.
Malgré cela, j’ai beaucoup apprécié ma lecture que j’ai trouvée touchante et que je recommanderai (avec les mises en garde exprimées précédemment).
Si vous vous intéressez à l’autisme, je recommande vivement le livre de Dr Devon Price, « Unmasking autism » (malheureusement, il n’est pas encore traduit en français).
Cependant, je regrette l’utilisation de terminologie datée (asperger ne faisant plus partie du DSM-5; de nos jours, on utilise simplement les termes Autiste ou TSA. De plus, Hans Asperger avait des liens avec le nazisme et l’eugénisme… personnellement, je trouve important d’éviter ce terme quand on sait cela). Je regrette également que l’on ait nommé la thérapie ABA comme thérapie adaptée… alors que des études démontrent que, souvent, elle s’accompagne de conséquences négatives et traumatiques pour la personne autiste sous ce type de suivi + de nombreux témoignages d’autistes en ligne mettent en garde les parents d’enfants autistes, afin qu’ils puissent explorer d’autres types de thérapie.
Malgré cela, j’ai beaucoup apprécié ma lecture que j’ai trouvée touchante et que je recommanderai (avec les mises en garde exprimées précédemment).
Si vous vous intéressez à l’autisme, je recommande vivement le livre de Dr Devon Price, « Unmasking autism » (malheureusement, il n’est pas encore traduit en français).
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Minor: Ableism
adelekittey's review against another edition
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4.0
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Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders
zombiezami's review against another edition
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4.75
Overall, I loved this so much. Knocked off .25 because the author recommends ABA in the resources and doesn't mention that Asperger's is named after a Nazi
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Graphic: Ableism and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Alcohol
krys_kilz's review against another edition
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3.5
As an autistic person, I saw myself in many parts of this book, which was a really wonderful feeling. I related so much to Marguerite's confusion and frustration with the molds we are forced into and expected to maintain.
I enjoyed the art style and loved the use of color as well.
I do have some major issues with the addendum at the end of the book:
Hans Asperger's research was directly tied to the Nazi eugenic project and was responsible for countless deaths of autistic children. That fact along with the discrimination against non-speaking and high support needs autistics within the autistic community is why we've moved away from using terms like Aspergers and aspie.
Applied Behavioral Therapy (ABA) has been disclosed as an incredibly traumatic experience by many autistic people.
We don't use puzzle piece imagery anymore and Autism Speaks is a crappy organization that promotes eugenics.
I'm guessing that some of these issues may be due to the publication date and France's lack of autistic led spaces, but I think they are important caveats to keep in mind while reading this book - especially if reading for educational purposes.
I enjoyed the art style and loved the use of color as well.
I do have some major issues with the addendum at the end of the book:
Hans Asperger's research was directly tied to the Nazi eugenic project and was responsible for countless deaths of autistic children. That fact along with the discrimination against non-speaking and high support needs autistics within the autistic community is why we've moved away from using terms like Aspergers and aspie.
Applied Behavioral Therapy (ABA) has been disclosed as an incredibly traumatic experience by many autistic people.
We don't use puzzle piece imagery anymore and Autism Speaks is a crappy organization that promotes eugenics.
I'm guessing that some of these issues may be due to the publication date and France's lack of autistic led spaces, but I think they are important caveats to keep in mind while reading this book - especially if reading for educational purposes.
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Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Sexual assault
buttermellow's review against another edition
challenging
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hopeful
informative
inspiring
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medium-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Ableism and Panic attacks/disorders
deerling's review against another edition
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sad
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4.75
A quick read but all the more meaningful. I love how the colors were used, for example how red was the color of panic and distress. Overall, the art style was cute and soft looking. A book about learning to accept and understand that people are different in their own, unique way. A book about a subject that needs more recognition. A book I wish everyone would read. I'm glad I was able to read it. Definitely one of the best books of the year.
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Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Ableism
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
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medium-paced
4.0
The art in this really lends itself to depicting how someone with Asperger's feels. The use of color especially helps with that overwhelming sensory nature, and I learned a lot reading this. I think it should be a must-read for everyone!
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Graphic: Ableism and Sexual harassment
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
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4.0
Invisible Difference is a graphic novel portraying the realities of living with Asperger’s, which is now considered part of the autism spectrum. The book did a great job depicting what life as an aspie is like, especially the social and sensory overloads (I think the graphic format was especially useful in this regard) and how just having a diagnosis can improve the way a person feels about themselves, while also being realistic about the negative and unhelpful reactions which may follow.
This is a French book and I was interested to learn how difficult it is for a person to be diagnosed in France. Many doctors seem reluctant to recognise it at all, but the process of getting an offical diagnosis appears very thorough.
I have a close family member whom I’m sure has Asperger’s although they have not sought a diagnosis. I’m sure this book would be helpful to them. It’s certainly helped me understand a little more of how they experience the world.
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Moderate: Ableism and Sexual assault