Mohamed Ali Bouraima announces the release of ‘Manaar, the Princess with Autism’
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NEW YORK— Mohamed Ali Bouraima wanted to bring to the fore kids on the autism spectrum, especially in the Black community while accenting high-functioning autism, of which many are unfamiliar. It was important to him to have an autistic Black girl, a non-traditional princess with all the glorious, butt-kicking, no nonsense trimmings. It is for these reasons that he has written “Manaar, the Princess with Autism” (published by Balboa Press)
This book illustrates two neurotypical parents’ approach to establishing and maintaining a loving and supportive relationship with their autistic daughter. It is about one’s relationships with autism and autistic kids. Additionally, the book offers breathing techniques as an alternative way to ease the stress that comes with this condition.
“My book offers answers to a problem that most of us, perhaps unknowingly, choose not to pay attention to. It offers possible solutions and doesn’t blame nor that does it focus on self-pity,” Bouraima says.
When asked what he wants readers to take away from his writing of this book, Bouraima answers, “Hope, awareness, the importance of representation and most importantly, compassion and understanding for people who may not look like us or have the same stories as us.”
