Resources and support: book recommendations
If you're a fan of the written word:
Living your best autistic life:
'Aspies on Mental Health: Speaking for Ourselves' edited by Luke Beardon and Dean Worton
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'Love, Partnership, or Singleton on the Autism Spectrum' edited by Luke Beardon and Dean Worton
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'Bittersweet on the Autism Spectrum' by Luke Beardon and Dean Worton
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'The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum' by Jeanette Purkis, Emma Goodall and Jane Nugent
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'The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Teens and Tweens' by Yenn Purkis, Tanya Masterman and Emma Goodall
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'The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills' by Sonny Jane Wise
'I think I might be autistic' by Cynthia Kim
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'An Adult with an Autism Diagnosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed' by Gillan Drew
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'Invisible Differences' by Julie Dachez - a graphic novel!
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'The Electricity of Every Living Thing' by Katherine May
Girls and women:
'The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide' and 'The Spectrum Girl's Survival Toolkit' by Siena Castellon
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'Supporting Spectacular Girls: A Practical Guide To Developing Autistic Girls' Wellbeing and Self-Esteem' by Helen Clarke
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'Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women' by Sarah Bargiela
'A Different Sort of Normal' by Abigail Balfe
'Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder' by Sarah Hendrickx
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'The Independent Woman's Handbook
for Super Safe Living on the Autistic Spectrum' by Robyn Steward
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'The Autism-Friendly
Guide to Periods'
by Robyn Steward
Please note: I have not read all of these books, and do not have relationships with the authors. These are just my favourites and ones high on my own reading list! :)
Rachel Moseley
'Neurotribes' by Steve Silberman
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'The Neurodiversity Reader' (multiple authors)
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