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Change Your Mind: Books about Neurodiversity
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items There are so many people and ways of life in the world now, it is very hard to keep up. The ways other people live might seem alien. These are books that talk about diversity, but more importantly talk about it as part of the world as it is now.
Probably the most comprehensive history of autism from a non judgmental perspective.
NeuroTribes: Autism and Neurodiversity
Written by an autistic author. Good for understanding the way that we try to balance the elements we see in the world.
Send in the Idiots: Autism Stories
This book introduced me to the idea that you weren't stuck with what you came in with. And that it is possible to develop your own system.
The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: My Journey
Fern Brady is a Scottish comedian who was diagnosed with autism late in life. Her story is an example of missed symptoms and figuring out how to live a life on your own terms.
Strong Female Character
Temple Grandin might be the most well known autistic author. Her story starts when the study of autism was in its infancy and she has gone on to play a pivotal role in developing the field.
Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin ...
Written from a neuroaffirmative perspective this book covers autism in children and what can be done to improve their quality of life.
Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children Guide
From the author of the blog Musings of an Aspie, this is a memoir of someone who grew up in more recent times. She received a late diagnosis of autism after lifelong struggle.
Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate
This is a recent addition to my library. It gathers together all the up to date advice for independent autistic people. It does not go into depth on any but is a good primer.
Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress ...