Fragments: putting the self back into the picture

In this chapter, Damian Milton explores the construction of autistic selfhood, and the fragmented sensory appreciation autistic people often have of social life and its effect on notions of selfhood. He describes the use of photography and other visual media as a means to explore personal constructs and the lived experiences of autistic people of all ages. He emphasises the importance of all autistic people having their views heard and appreciated, whether they would like to produce a coherent story regarding their sense of self or whether they prefer a more fragmented or ‘nomadic’ sense of self.