Autism Resources
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Websites and Books
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Websites about Autism
Long list of Websites that are a good place to find information:
Public Diversity Support Center
reframingautism.org.au/resources
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Autism Women & Nonbinary Network
Autism Books by Austism Authors
Articles:
Understanding Medication Treatments for Autism
Good bloggers on medium to follow:
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Books about Autism
Client and Therapists favorites:
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price. (The best book on autism so far out there by a social psychologist, covers some research & how to unmask)
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg (Fascinating empowering informational book about women with neurodivergence from a journalist
Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome Dr Tony Attwood, Tony Attwood, et al. ( It’s old school and covers more stereotypical autism but still useful. Similar to a textbook)
Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman, William Hughes, et al. (I found it hard to read but some people really love this book)
Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing by Luke Beardon (I haven’t read this but hear good things)
Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity M anagement and the Role of Stigma Paperback – September 30, 2023 by Amy Pearson (Author), Kieran Rose (Author)
What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child
Books on Women and Autism:
Women with Autism by Claire Jack Ph.D. (Very practical and easy to understand of what it means and what is next after a diagnosis
Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age by Sarah Hendrickx (Very great info on how autism looks at various stages in life. She has research to back it up as well).
Aspergirls by Rudy Simone (Not from a researcher/therapist, just from an autistic woman who has talked to lots of autistic people. I didn’t like her writing style but Dr. McAdams found some of it helpful)
(Thank you Dr. McAdams for all your reviews on the books)
Learn more about other overlapping conditions
What does Autism Look Like?
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Autistic Adults
A lot of the articles use the term Asperger’s which is outdated but they still provide some interesting information
The spectrum is not what you think
A strength-based view on autism
Me and Monotropism: A unified theory of autism
List of Books for Autistic Adults
Videos/Podcasts
Video:
Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story
Why Everything You Know About Autism is Wrong
Sometimes it Helps to Flip the Script
Research Articles:
Understanding the autistic self
List of Good Podcasts:
If you have questions or want support, please reach out to me and we can get started.
Autism in Women
Checklist of Common Autistic Traits that you may not expect
How being undiagnosed impacts women
I was misdiagnosed as anxious and depressed because I didn’t “look” autistic
A Few Reasons We Go Undiagnosed, Part 1: Special Interests Beyond the Stereotypes (SPINS can be people)
Tony Attwood’s descriptions (FYI - Some people are concerned about statements he has publically made recently).
Journal Articles
“You don’t look autistic” Women’s experiences of being othered
The Female Autism Phenotype and Camouflaging: a Narrative Review
Videos/Podcasts
Video:
What women with autism want you to know
Tony Attwood video on women/girls
Autism in Girls(Dr. Julia Strait)
Sarah Hendrickx video on Women and Girls
Awesome Podcasts on Late Diagnosis
Autism in LGBTQIA+ & Gender
Elevated ND Traits in Transgender & Gender Diverse
Role of Sex, Gender Identity, and Diagnostic Timing
Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults
Person-centered Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People
The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens
Largest study to date confirms an overlap between autism and gender diversity
The Interactive Gingerbread Person
A Gender Doula - Bowie
Differences in diagnosis of autism
How racial bias impacts ADHD dx
A Black autistic mom speaks about her experiences
Why ADHD Is Different for People of Color
Being African American, 5 Truths About the Beauty of Neurodiversity That I Had to Live to Learn
The Double Discrimination I Face: Living with Undiagnosed ADHD as a Person of Color
Autism and Race
If you have questions or need support, please reach out to me! This journey can be difficult, but you don’t have to walk it alone.
Adding to this Page…
I am continuously adding to this page as I get new information so bookmark the page and come check back to see new additions. If you have any resources that you have found helpful but are not listed please email me as I would love to add them (henry@therapyforpetpeople.com).
Please forgive any typos or broken links. As an ADHDer it’s a challenge for me to keep up but I am making it a priority as this page is truly a labor of love. Be sure to forward the link to others in your life who may benefit from this information. Bring some food and water as this is a deep deep dive into all things neurodivergent.
