Popular Autism Related Books

Adolescence is an especially challenging time for all people on the autism spectrum, and girls face an entirely different set of issues to boys. Written specifically for female teens and pre-teens on the autism spectrum, this book provides practical information, tips and strategies for teenage girls across a wide range of topics. A bright, successful young woman with AS and a clinical psychologist write together to provide insight and suggestions for young girls, making this book the complete guide to having a happy, healthy adolescence as an autistic female. It's packed with real-life examples of the trials and tribulations teenage girls have to face, and each is accompanied by helpful and constructive solutions to overcoming difficulties and coming to terms with growing up on the spectrum. Issues such as puberty and growing up, building friendships and relationships, self-esteem and self-determination, mental health, and planning for the future are all covered, and the information pr

Autism is a condition that directly affects as many as 2 million people in the United Kingdom, a figure which does not include family members and other loved

If you are feeling lost, this is the book for you. Featuring deeply personal stories from the authors and other autistic people in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, you will be supported to explore your autistic identity and to learn how to build a 'life hand-picked' for your unique needs.

Autistic people communicate differently to non-autistic people, but that does not equate to communicating wrong"." Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and lived experience perspectives to create the ultimate guide to supporting your autistic social self in hectic, everyday life. Split into three parts that cover communication, socialising and strategies for specific social situations, this book covers everything you need to understand your communication style and helps you to explore your own social comfort zone, which looks different for everyone! This guide is supportive, affirming and packed full of strategies on how you can support yourself and manage daily social situations, from restaurants to interviews.

What if we embraced neurodivergent ways of being not as deviations to be corrected but as vital ways of inhabiting the world? What new realities might emerge? Bringing a much-needed humanistic perspective to the study of autism and other forms of neurodivergence, Counter-cartographies offers a bold reimagining of neurological difference, moving beyond rigid diagnostic frameworks to uncover more expansive, generative modes of existence.

This book is an accessible primer focused on the provision of neuro-affirming clinical care for autistic clients, written from the perspective of autistic clinicians. In eight chapters, this book provides actionable steps without the assumption of expert autism knowledge. It first builds foundational knowledge for understanding what autism is and how to talk about it using current language practices. This book then explains how to recognize and assess for autism, alongside overviewing co-occurring mental health concerns among this population. This book also includes strategies for effective communication and interventions with autistic individuals, supporting autistic individuals day-to-day, and maintaining ethical clinical practices. Broadening beyond individual clients, this book additionally outlines strategies for supporting families and caregivers of autistic individuals, with an emphasis on the importance of understanding the impact that autism may have on family dynamics. This b

Time in nature supports our well-being. For people who are neurodivergent, it can also stimulate our senses, feed our curiosity and help us find others who share our deep passions. But why do natural environments have such profound effects? If children with autism, ADHD and other neurodivergences spend more time outdoors, could it improve their educational experiences and outcomes? And if they nurture nature connections into adulthood, could this form the roots of their identities?

From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many people affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions of people with disabilities. Thomas Armstrong illuminates a new understanding of neuropsychological disorders. He argues that if they are a part of the natural diversity of the human brain, they cannot simply be defined as illnesses. Armstrong explores the evolutionary advantages, special skills, and other positive dimensions of these conditions, including: autism, ADHD, dyslexia, schizophrenia, anxiety, intellectual disabilities, and mood disorders.

Each chapter provides readers with compelling and instantly recognizable ways to reveal the autistic brains’ strengths and differences, reframe behavioural patterns using neuro-affirming language, and link those descriptions to practical, positive supports. The book includes a glossary of descriptive terms and a variety of templates that hold the client’s lived experience at the center of treatment while allowing for individualized treatment and support based on the client’s age and verbal fluency.

In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery. Including artwork from an autistic teen illustrator as well as first person lived experience stories, it will show you that you're not alone.

Neurodivergent study skills specialist Victoria Honeybourne guides you through the exploration of your neurodivergent brain. Everyone learns differently and what is best for your unique neurodivergent brain, might not work for someone else. That's what this book is about. This isn't just a book of study hacks; it isn't a book of 'do this, not that'. Yes, you'll find many tips and strategies to try out and choose from, but more importantly you'll have opportunity to learn and reflect on what works best for YOU, for YOUR unique neurodivergent brain. And that's really exciting, because it's something only you can discover.

Imagine a classroom where there is no 'normal' - where all brains are expected and welcomed. Students are taught about neurodiversity, metacognition, and self-advocacy alongside the curriculum and are encouraged to identify their own needs. Learning tools are taught and available to everyone!

Most students thrive on consistency. Consistency is especially important for autistic students. Without it, teachers can expect autistic students to experience higher levels of anxiety and, consequently, more meltdowns. Because of their neurology, autistic students learn best when they know:

Embrace your own unique brilliance and find the confidence to make your mark on the world with this little book of positive words. Whether you have ADHD, autism, dyslexia or any other neurodivergence, Great Minds Think Differently is here to help you celebrate your gift and unleash the power of your mind.

Building on work in feminist studies, queer studies and critical race theory, this volume challenges the universality of propositions about human nature, by questioning the boundaries between predominant neurotypes and ‘others’, including dyslexics, autistics and ADHDers. This is the first work of its kind to bring cutting-edge research across disciplines to the concept of neurodiversity. It offers in-depth explorations of the themes of cure/prevention/eugenics; neurodivergent wellbeing; cross-neurotype communication; neurodiversity at work; and challenging brain-bound cognition. It analyses the role of neuro-normativity in theorising agency, and a proposal for a new alliance between the Hearing Voices Movement and neurodiversity. In doing so, we contribute to a cultural imperative to redefine what it means to be human. To this end, we propose a new field of enquiry that finds ways to support the inclusion of neurodivergent perspectives in knowledge production, and which questions the

We've all heard these pernicious stereotypes. Being autistic entails living with a lot of prejudice about what we can and can't do. But we are so much more than the world seems to think...

Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic individuals with sensory differences. She gets to the REAL issues of autism in this book—the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Most autistic individuals deal with a variety of sensory differences, and in this book Dr. Grandin sheds light on the best ways for them to to adapt and thrive. In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do’s and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research.

Language is a critical yet understudied component of profiles across the autism spectrum. Language in Autism is a novel, interdisciplinary textbook that addresses this gap by consolidatingcutting-edge linguistic research and evidence-based insights into a single volume accessible to students, teachers, and professionals from a wide variety of disciplines.

In Working While Autistic, Wendela Whitcomb Marsh delves into the challenges and triumphs autistic individuals face in the workplace. From acing the initial interview to navigating workplace politics, this is the handbook you need to get your career in gear. Employment can be a major challenge for autistic adults, and many are unemployed or underemployed. They may be highly skilled, motivated, and eager to work, but finding and keeping a job seems out of reach. Why is it so difficult?

In You, Me, and Autism, autistic scholar Phoebe Jordan elegantly combines her personal experiences and academic research to create a unique and wonderful book. Jordan reveals her capacity to help allistic (neurotypical) people deeply understand the d