Tag: Autism

Learning from Autistic Teachers: How to Be a Neurodiversity-Inclusive School is an insightful anthology edited by Dr Rebecca Wood, Dr Laura Crane, and Professor Francesca Happé, published in 2022. If you are looking for lived experience and true stories, then this book is for you. I actually used this book for my PhD research. This collection brings together […]

Looking After Your Autistic Self: A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being is another one of my favourites; look at this beautiful cover! It is a comprehensive guide by Niamh Garvey, published in 2023. This book addresses the unique challenges faced by autistic adults and offers practical strategies to enhance sensory and emotional well-being. […]

Letters to My Weird Sisters: On Autism and Feminism is one of my favourite books. It is a profound work by Joanne Limburg, published in July 2021. This book offers an intimate exploration of the intersection between autism and womanhood, presented through a series of letters addressed to historical women who, like Limburg, were perceived as ‘weird’ […]

Published in 2020, Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults by Luke Beardon offers practical advice for autistic individuals seeking to manage anxiety and enhance their wellbeing. The book acknowledges the unique challenges faced by autistic adults and provides strategies tailored to their experiences. Beardon emphasises the importance of understanding one’s own sensory and social needs. He advocates for creating environments […]

In Neuroqueer Heresies, published in 2021, scholar Nick Walker compiles essays that delve into the neurodiversity paradigm and autistic empowerment. The book challenges conventional views of neurological differences, advocating for a shift from pathology-based models to ones that celebrate diversity. Walker introduces the concept of “neuroqueering,” which involves the intersection of neurodiversity and queer theory. He explores how […]

In this enlightening book, social psychologist Devon Price explores the concept of ‘masking’—the suppression of one’s true self to conform to societal expectations. Price delves into the experiences of autistic individuals who have long concealed their identities and offers guidance on embracing neurodiversity. Published in April 2022, this work challenges misconceptions and advocates for authenticity.​ Masking involves […]

It’s an older book (2007), but I think it’s a valuable one. The author shares his personal journey growing up autistic but without an official diagnosis, providing a candid and insightful look into his experiences and unique perspective on the world. The book begins with John’s childhood, where he reflects on his early years and […]