Untypical : How the World Isn’t Built for Autistic People and What We Should All Do About it
(Author) Pete WharmbyThe modern world is built for neurotypicals: needless noise, bright flashing lights, small talk, phone calls, unspoken assumptions and unwritten rules - it can be a nightmarish dystopia for the autistic population. Pete Wharmby lays bare the experience of being 'different', explaining with wit and warmth just how exhausting it is to fit in to a world not designed for you. But this book is more than an explanation. After a late diagnosis and a lifetime of 'masking', Pete is the perfect interlocutor to explain how our two worlds can meet, and what we can do for the many autistic people in our schools, workplaces and lives.
Pete Wharmby
Pete Wharmby is a British writer known for his insightful and humorous essays on topics ranging from mental health to parenting. His writing style is characterized by a blend of wit, vulnerability, and empathy that resonates with readers. Wharmby's most notable work is "A Series of Unfortunate Stereotypes," a collection of essays that challenge common misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding autism. Through his writing, Wharmby has made a significant contribution to the representation of neurodiversity in literature and has sparked important conversations about acceptance and understanding.