{"product_id":"empowering-autistic-voices-in-education-stephanie-c-holmes-9781963367485","title":"Empowering Autistic Voices in Education: Dismantling Barriers and Building Bridges Toward Authentic Inclusion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmpowering Autistic Voices in Education\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking, research-informed, and deeply human guide to dismantling systemic barriers and fostering authentic inclusion for autistic students, particularly those pushed to the margins. Unique in its approach, this book amplifies the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals alongside insights from professionals and researchers, creating a powerful dialogue between evidence, empathy, and action. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this thoughtful and accessible resource, editor and contributor Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes, a certified autism specialist and inclusion advocate, leads a diverse group of autistic self-advocates, educators, clinicians, and parents. Together, they explore what authentic inclusion means and how to achieve it through four interconnected sections: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning from our past to inform our future: examining muted voices and inequities in education, including IEP challenges, systemic barriers, and the overlooked intersections of race and disability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom theory \u0026amp; research to practice: offering actionable strategies for accommodations, collaboration, and social-emotional support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentering autistic voices and those who support them: \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003esharing firsthand narratives from autistic students and adults about being misunderstood, silenced, and what helped them finally belong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of robust transitions: exploring how schools can prepare students not just to graduate, but to thrive--in employment, independent living, and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a powerful foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin, candid contributions from neurodivergent authors and self-advocates, and practical wisdom from professionals, this book does more than identify problems -- it builds bridges toward real solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an educator, administrator, parent, advocate, or ally, \u003ci\u003eEmpowering Autistic Voices in Education\u003c\/i\u003e offers the tools, stories, and inspiration to move beyond compliance and toward authentic, equitable inclusion for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephanie C. Holmes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1963367480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781963367485\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Future Horizons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 452\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Stephanie C. Holmes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437505589503,"sku":"9781963367485","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac06cc06-633d-43fb-90b9-79a1a1689116.jpg?v=1777162271","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/empowering-autistic-voices-in-education-stephanie-c-holmes-9781963367485","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}