"Ido in Autismland" – Ido Kedar

As a mother of a child on the autism spectrum, I have read many books about autism. Some lifted my spirits and gave me hope, others plunged me into despair, and some even made me angry!
The book I want to recommend to you is completely different from all the ones I have read before. It allows us, as readers, to step into a world that is difficult to comprehend yet exists right beside us.
Why is it different? Because it was written by a boy on the spectrum himself. This is how the author describes his condition:
"Has anyone ever travelled to a country where they don’t
the language at all? It’s a terrifying feeling—not being able to express your thoughts to anyone. For non-speaking individuals on the autism spectrum, this is a life sentence of isolation."
He writes about the damaging label of intellectual disability, about how his body struggled to cooperate with his mind during simple exercises, the torment he endured in therapy, and how deeply misunderstood he felt.
This book made me reflect deeply—it reminded me that sometimes, we need to let go, slow down, and truly listen to our child's needs to understand what they are trying to communicate.