Thank you Harlequin Audio for the ALC.

This was such an eye opening and awesome listen. Hearing the mom's give life to their own experiences and seeing all the commonalities in myself was a very needed experience. Seeing the possibilities for my own child's future was both scary and empowering in the book. I. An only hope that more families with autism are able to read this and know that there are communities of people out their who experience the same things we're going through and can be a support for us.

Autism Out Loud is an eye-opening collection of stories from three mothers with very different connections to autism. What I really loved about this book was how it gave me a glimpse into each of their unique experiences, showing just how different autism can look from person to person.

It was really interesting to hear their stories and see the different ways autism affects their lives. The authors do an amazing job of telling each of their stories in a way that shows how real and emotional it is, making you feel like you’re right there with them.

The thing that stood out the most was how each woman had a different perspective, but they all showed the same idea: autism is so much more than the stereotypes we often hear. Their stories helped me understand autism on a deeper level, and I honestly feel like I learned a lot. It’s a really powerful book that breaks down misunderstandings and shows how everyone’s experience with autism can be totally different.

Autism Out Loud is such a great read. It’s real, it’s honest, and it really makes you think. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to get a better understanding of autism from different points of view.

Three mothers of autistic children on varying ends of the Autism spectrum recount their experiences and challenges raising neurodiverse people. I thought this was highly relatable, vulnerable and honest and also great on audio. Highly recommended reading for anyone who is also raising an autistic child. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

I do not have the words to express the emotions I felt while listening and relistening to multiple parts of the book. I listened while driving and I did not want the words of the authors to fall on deaf ears...when my mind would wander about my own experiences with my students with autism. Since each chapter is read aloud by each of the authors, it allows you to hear their words from their perspectives and at times from very raw emotions. I cried with them as they shared their stories about Jack, Cooper, and Amos and I celebrated within them as the boys achieved their own personal accomplishments. As a speech language pathologist, I usually sit across from the parents on the other side of the table discussing annual goals and progress, however I never get the experience of what my inquisitive mind wants to know, which is how their children communicate and interact within their home environments. I have even more love and compassion for my students with autism after listening to this book. I highly recommend it to others since it will change your heart!

Listening and reading through these experiences was truly profound. As a mother of an almost 15-year-old autistic son, I found myself deeply moved, sometimes even to tears. Every word resonated with me, and I felt so connected to the emotions and struggles shared.

My son has made incredible progress over the years, yet there are still moments when he feels lost—when the world seems too overwhelming, too indifferent to the tenderness of his heart. So often, people fail to see the depth of his emotions, the kindness in his soul, the effort behind every step he takes. It’s a journey filled with challenges, but it is also something immense, something beyond words—a love so fierce, a pride so deep, and a connection so unbreakable.

This experience wasn’t just about reading or listening; it was about feeling. It was about seeing my own story reflected in others, knowing that I am not alone in this journey, and finding comfort in the shared struggles and triumphs. It was emotional, raw, and incredibly powerful.

Thank you, Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, and Adrian Wood, for sharing your voices and experiences. Your words truly touched my heart.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. In this book, three mothers share their experiences on a range of topics related to their children with autism. As a special educator, I have worked with many children with autism, but this is the first time I have encountered such detailed, raw, and personal experiences from a mother's perspective. This book is an essential read for anyone who works with or loves someone with autism. Thank you to Kate, Carrie and Adrian for sharing your honest stories. Your words will stay with me as I continue to support my students and their families. This book has given me a deeper understanding of their experiences, and I know it will resonate with every person who reads it.

Autism Out Loud shares the stories of three mothers who each have a son who is on the spectrum. Together they detail & navigate their personal experiences within the world of autism & provide support for other parents in the journey.

They specifically write about “Life with a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood” - which is incredibly informative & important! I truly appreciated the way in which each mom shared some of the personal details and lessons learned in their journey of parenting children with ASD - not only was it insightful but for me, it was also personal. My son is on the spectrum & I also work professionally as a social worker for individuals with developmental disabilities - so when I say that I live in the disability support & advocacy space, that’s exactly what I mean!

I found it so helpful to hear the nuances that each mom detailed - finding bits of my son and our journey in their stories. I gained further insight into the differences when it comes to services for individuals with ASD & how that can vary greatly between states too - it blew my mind & made me grateful to live in Minnesota!

This book helped me to feel seen, understood and less alone - while also reminding me of some very important aspects of autism and the impact it has on my son. I’d be lying if I said that I read this book without tears, because there were plenty, but in the same way that the tears felt like a release, they were also an acknowledgement of the acceptance that can be found in the midst of the grief that one can feel when facing diagnoses of this kind.

Lastly, I felt that the audiobook being narrated by each mother was such a special and authentic touch! Hearing the story literally being told in their own voice was an absolute privilege ☺️