Edited by Alex Ratcliffe

Alex Ratcliffe is the editor of Our Autistic Lives, a collection that brings together the voices of autistic people sharing their own experiences, perspectives and stories in their own words. The book features contributions from autistic individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, covering topics including diagnosis, relationships, employment, sensory experience, identity and the challenges and strengths that come with being autistic. Ratcliffe's editorial approach centres autistic voices and experiences, creating a resource that is valuable both for autistic people seeking to see their experiences reflected and validated, and for non-autistic readers seeking to understand autism from the perspective of those who live it. The collection challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about autism by presenting the full range and diversity of autistic experience. The audiobook and book serve as important contributions to the growing body of work that prioritises autistic self-advocacy and self-representation.