Book Suggestions
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This is a list of some of our favorites books about Autism for Autistic people and their allies.
If you have a smart phone, Alexa app and Kindle Reader app you can access many of these books by buying the Kindle version of the book. This can be less expensive than buying the physical book, and can be helpful for those who find it easier to listen to content, or who are dyslexic. Some of these books are also available to listen to on Audible.
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Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity
by Devon Price
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'An essential roadmap for autistic people to be themselves.' - NPR
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Autism in Adults (Overcoming Common Problems) Paperback – 15 April 2021
by Luke Beardon
Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing Paperback – 9 Dec. 2021
by Luke Beardon
The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills Paperback – 12 Feb. 2022
Different, Not Less: A neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after Paperback – 5 Jan. 2023
by Chloe Hayden
What I Mean When I Say I'm Autistic: Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism Spectrum Paperback – 23 Oct. 2022
Note: American book, some of the rights information will be differ in the UK
Helping You to Identify and Understand Autism Masking: The Truth Behind the Mask Paperback – 28 Feb. 2020
by Emma Kendall
The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum Paperback – Illustrated, 21 Mar. 2016
by Emma Goodall and Jane Nugent. Forewords by Wenn Lawson and Kirsty Dempster-Rivett Jeanette Purkis
Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age Paperback – 21 May 2015
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently Kindle Edition
The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships: Understand Yourself and Make Choices that are Right for You Paperback – 21 Mar. 2016
by Dr Emma Goodall. Forewords by Dr Wenn Lawson and Jeanette Purkis.
The Autism Relationships Handbook: How to Thrive in Friendships, Dating, and Love (5-Minute Therapy) Paperback – 2 Dec. 2021
by Joe Biel (Author), Faith G. Harper (Author)
The Autism and Neurodiversity Self Advocacy Handbook: Developing the Skills to Determine Your Own Future Paperback – 21 Feb. 2022
by Barb Cook (Author), Yenn Purkis (Author)
I Am Autistic: A Workbook: Sensory Tools, Practical Advice, and Interactive Journaling for Understanding Life with Autism (by Someone Diagnosed with It) Paperback – 25 Oct. 2022
The Autistic Trans Guide to Life Paperback – 18 Mar. 2021
by Yenn Purkis (Author), Wenn B. Lawson (Author)
Field Guide to Earthlings: An autistic/Asperger view of neurotypical behavior Paperback – 1 Dec. 2010
by Ian Ford (Author), Stephanie Hamilton
Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism Paperback – 21 Aug. 2018
by Barb Cook and Dr Michelle Garnett. Foreword by Lisa Morgan.
The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens Kindle Edition
by Yenn Purkis (Author), Tanya Masterman (Author), Emma Goodall
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently Kindle Edition
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You Paperback – 18 Mar. 2021
Neuroqueer Heresies: Notes on the Neurodiversity Paradigm, Autistic Empowerment, and Postnormal Possibilities Paperback – 29 Nov. 2021
by Nick Walker
Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor's Journey to Broadway's Biggest Stage Hardcover – 15 May 2022
by Mickey Rowe
The New Normal: Autistic musings on the threat of a broken society Paperback – Large Print, 2 Nov. 2022
Additional Books - Not specific to Autism.
Unf*ck Your Boundaries Workbook: Build Better Relationships Through Consent, Communication, and Expressing Your Needs (5-Minute Therapy) Paperback – 19 Mar. 2020
Burnout: Solve Your Stress Cycle Paperback – 16 Jan. 2020
by Emily Nagoski (Author), Amelia Nagoski
