A colorful collection of comics about 40+ experiences of living with autism / being autistic! Every one was unique and beautifully drawn and written and very informative too! A really special collection.

I'm really happy that this collection exists and I highly recommend it to anyone who is autistic or thinks they might be, or even has a loved one who is autistic and would like to understand many autistic people's experiences better.

I learned a great deal from this anthology. The entries provided insight into the experiences of living on the spectrum. As a neurotypical individual, I learned about aspects of ASD I was not familiar with, as well as ways to support those diagnosed with ASD. As an educator, I feel more prepared to support my students who are on the spectrum. I imagine it would be a source of comfort/support for individuals diagnosed with ASD. Thank you #Netgalley for providing me an opportunity to review this book.

A graphic novel chock full of terms and tips related to autism or living life on the spectrum in full color view from the perspective of an adult male, female, person of color, as well as a child

Sensory provides an intimate yet emotionally expansive collection of short comics by autistic creators. An honest and affirming collection of windows into the joys and challenges of existing as a neurodivergent person in an allistic world. This was also filled with useful information for someone who is autistic or has autistic traits. It also taught me what rejection sensitive dysphoria is and when I say my reaction was, “oh my god, that’s a thing? That’s not just one of my own personal failures as a human being?” I am not exaggerating.

Sensory is a well-crafted story and a glimpse into the life of diverse abilities and the spectrum. Recommended for educators, students, and those who want to learn more.

Not big on comics, but after my daughters recent diagnosis, i was happy to find this gem
this book was fun for her to look at and for me to read and get a better understanding!

I really couldn't say it better myself than the opening blurb: "A colorful and eclectic comics anthology exploring a wide range of autistic experiences—from diagnosis journeys to finding community—from autistic creators."

The comics anthology format was perfect for this content, and I'd encourage anybody to give it a read. As with any anthology, some pieces felt stronger to me than others, but the mosaic of everyone's art and experiences creates a wonderful, humanizing big-picture view of a vibrant community. I'm so pleased it got picked up for broader publication after their Kickstarter!

I went into this book thinking it would help me get new perspective and insight into what some of my students might feel and experience, and it ended up being a revelation for myself.
The strength of this collection lies in the fact that having so many different artists participating in its creation means the readers have the chance to learn about so many different experiences. It really emphasizes the fact that every single neurodivergent person lives their ASD in a different way, and image of the “autism soup” is a really perfect way to understand it.
The comics were heartfelt, empowering, sometimes sad and heavy, but always hopeful. It’s an emotional read as well as an informative and helpful one, and everyone should read this, whether they are autistic or non-autistic people.

I really enjoyed reading through this anthology. Being an autistic person who was diagnosed later in life, I'm always looking for good autistic content that I can relate to. There were many comics that touched on topics like autistic burnout and social difficulties that were very relatable to me. There were some comics where I wasn't a big fan of the art style, but I think that just comes with so many artists contributing to something. Overall I really enjoyed it.

This started as an idea to post comics about the experiences of autistic creators. There are 53 comics all by different creators. I wasn't familiar with all of the names, but it was still a great read. I didn't think a single page comic could make me cry like Consent is Beautiful did. Some were very relatable but all were interesting. I do wish that the creative team was listed at the beginning of each of the stories. i kept having to flip back and forth from the table of contents and comics which was difficult with the digital copy.

5 stars

I received this book from NetGalley as an eARC in exchange for a review.

This comic collect features many short pieces from several autistic authors. It was super well put together and it was very interesting to see the different perspectives from autistic creators. It was particularly refreshing to see info and stories from many AFAB and BIPOC/POC creators since they’re typically under featured in information and experiences reported when discussing ASD.

First off, thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read an advance copy of this comic.

This graphic novel anthology of autistic experiences was an excellent read. I enjoyed the varying art styles throughout and how each author was telling their own story, experiences, and how they processed and navigated it. Different parts resonated with me as being similar to my own late-diagnosis ADHD experience, or to the experiences of the different autistic or otherwise neurodivergent people in my life.

I recommend this anthology to any one who is autistic or who has autistic or neurodivergent people in their life.

Years ago I was visiting with a friend from college. During our conversation she looked at me and wondered if I had a lot of air signs in my star chart or if I was perhaps on the autism spectrum. At the time, neither of those things made any sense to me, but I figured that since she was a professional astrologer and the mother of an autistic daughter that she was seeing what she was used to seeing. At the time, my ideas about autism were entirely formed by the way autism has been portrayed by non-autistic people and none of that looked like me. Lots of air signs seemed like a more likely option than autism.

In the last couple of years I’ve seen a lot more from actually autistic people sharing their real life experiences unfiltered by neurotypical spokespeople. Now, maybe being autistic isn’t as wild an idea as I thought it was 15 years ago. I have official diagnosis for chronic depression and generalized anxiety disorder. I am 98% certain that I have ADHD. I don’t know how much ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder overlap, so I’m reluctant to diagnosis myself with ASD as well. Someday I may seek testing and diagnosis. Getting a better handle on how my brain works has made my life so much better. Getting an authentic picture of how different brains work is an inherent good.

Sensory: Life on the Spectrum – An Autistic Comic Anthology is an anthology of short webcomics by 30 creators about life as actually autistic people. With 30 different people, there is a depth and breadth of experiences and perspectives on being autistic. I have no idea if or where the collection falls short. Not every installment spoke to me, but I’m sure that anyone looking to learn more about autism will find value. I think this collection would be a great for people who know they want to know more but aren’t sure what they want to know. At least one of the experiences illustrated here will be the right doorway.

After reading it I’m still half and half on where I land. A lot of the sensory issues did not resonate with me, but masking and autistic burnout felt very familiar and would explain a lot. So Shanna, if you’re reading this, you may have been on to something. Drop me a comment because I lost your address and I don’t know how to find you. I still don’t understand air signs. Please explain.

I received this as an advance reader copy via NetGalley. My opinions are my own, freely and honestly given.

This was a fascinating book, and my only regret is there isn't more! Reading about the different experiences was enlightening, and I really appreciated all the viewpoints provided. The art quality differed, but that's to be expected out of something that started as a series of webcomics by different authors! Definitely worth it.

Loved how a variety of autistic artists came together to express with more than just words what their diagnoses means to them, how they would like to be treated, what triggers overstimulation, and most importantly showing that autism isn’t just black and white, It’s a whole spectrum. Personally my only cons would be, I wish there was more structure by dividing topic by topic. I think I would’ve read it a lot smoothly if it was divided like this section is about stimming and this one is about diagnoses etc. Lastly, this is no shade to any of the artists, they are all beautiful in their own ways. To me, comics are essentially art pieces. Some you do not click with
and others you absolutely adored. Those to me stood out more than others.

Collection of 40+ short comics from Autistic creators about life on the spectrum. I’d be interested in checking out longer works from some of the artists.

Disclaimer: I received a free e-ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This anthology was both informative and a total delight to read. It is very obvious that all forty contributors put their hearts and souls into their works of art, and the varying art styles and stories which were told were simply astonishing! I especially loved how much of the advice focused on self-care and doing what is the best for yourself, especially since that is often overlooked. The flow between art styles was surprisingly smooth; the different segments felt interwoven, which gave it excellent flow and kept me completely engaged (although, let’s be honest, it was so good that I was engaged either way!)
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

I really enjoyed both the various art styles that were showcased throughout this book but the varying spectrum of autistic authors. It was so nice to see so many different identities represented and is a nice gateway for those who want to understand autism, are diagnosed with autism, or believe they may have autism.

Like with most anthologies, you're always going to like some contributors more than others. I liked a bunch of them, but some had art styles I didn't connect with, and some I skipped completely because the style was too heavy on my senses.

I did feel like I was among friends while reading this; I felt understood. Things like autistic burnout and the various misunderstandings we experience when trying to communicate with neurotypicals was relatable.

Overall, I'm a bit disappointed by how I felt about it, but I think I'm one of the few people who didn't love this, so that may just be a me-problem. 😅