Read on the Spectrum: Autism Acceptance

Unpuzzling A Life on the Autism Spectrum

by Kotowicz, Annie

Book - 2022

Kotowicz's memoir has created a nuanced analysis of her autistic thinking, an engaging guide to autistic thriving and a beautiful celebration of autistic brains. Kotowicz's memoir has created a nuanced analysis of her autistic thinking, an engaging guide to autistic thriving and a beautiful celebration of autistic brains. Show less

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Self-care for Autistic People

100+ Ways to Recharge, De-stress, and Unmask!

by Neff, Megan Anna

Book - 2024

Written by a neurodivergent doctor, this book offers activities to help readers destigmatize autism, find community and care for their mental and physical health. Written by a neurodivergent doctor, this book offers activities to help readers destigmatize autism, find community and care for their mental and physical health. Show less

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THE AUTISTIC'S GUIDE TO SELF-DISCOVERY

FLOURISHING AS A NEURODIVERGENT ADULT

by Smith, Sol

Book - 2025

With a blend of research, personal stories and tips, this is a great guide that embraces neurodivergence. With a blend of research, personal stories and tips, this is a great guide that embraces neurodivergence. Show less

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Uncomfortable Labels

My Life as A Gay Autistic Trans Woman

by Dale, Laura Kate

Book - 2019

This candid memoir recounts Dale's childhood as a gay trans woman who is on the autism spectrum. The title reflects a pun on a common sensory distraction experienced by folks with autism. This candid memoir recounts Dale's childhood as a gay trans woman who is on the autism spectrum. The title reflects a pun on a common sensory distraction experienced by folks with autism. Show less

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Unmasking for Life

The Autistic Person's Guide to Connecting, Loving, and Living Authentically

by Price, Devon

Book - 2025

Masking behaviors are efforts people might use to conceal their autism and present a neurotypical face. Price, a social psychologist, professor and proud autistic person, offers practical alternatives to this potentially harmful phenomenon. Masking behaviors are efforts people might use to conceal their autism and present a neurotypical face. Price, a social psychologist, professor and proud autistic person, offers practical alternatives to this potentially harmful phenomenon. Show less

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May Tomorrow Be Awake

On Poetry, Autism, and Our Neurodiverse Future

by Martin, Chris

Book - 2022

This collection of anecdotes and stories includes poetry written by autistic students along with commentary by neurodivergent poet and educator Martin. Intimate and celebratory, this is a thoughtful look at creativity and autism. This collection of anecdotes and stories includes poetry written by autistic students along with commentary by neurodivergent poet and educator Martin. Intimate and celebratory, this is a thoughtful look at creativity and autism. Show less

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Off the Spectrum

Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls

by Rippon, Gina

Book - 2025

Written by a cognitive neuroscientist, this is a fascinating read packed with details about the history of women on the spectrum and the ways science has neglected their perspectives and lived experiences. Written by a cognitive neuroscientist, this is a fascinating read packed with details about the history of women on the spectrum and the ways science has neglected their perspectives and lived experiences. Show less

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How to Be Human

An Autistic Man's Guide to Life

by Fleming, Jory

Book - 2021

In a conversation with Lyric Winik, Rhodes Scholar Jory Fleming makes a case for logical empathy and discusses the importance of "ruthless" optimism. In a conversation with Lyric Winik, Rhodes Scholar Jory Fleming makes a case for logical empathy and discusses the importance of "ruthless" optimism. Show less

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Visual Thinking

The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions

by Grandin, Temple

Book - 2022

The latest title from the "anthropologist from Mars," Grandin continues to change the way the world understands, appreciates and interacts with people with autism. The latest title from the "anthropologist from Mars," Grandin continues to change the way the world understands, appreciates and interacts with people with autism. Show less

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We're Not Broken

Changing the Autism Conversation

by Garcia, Eric

Book - 2021

Garcia is a journalist who covers politics in Washington, and he doesn't need to be fixed. This myth-busting book shines a light on the complex realities of people with autism. Garcia is a journalist who covers politics in Washington, and he doesn't need to be fixed. This myth-busting book shines a light on the complex realities of people with autism. Show less

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Strong Female Character

by Brady, Fern

Book - 2023

This memoir by Scottish comedian Brady combines humor, anger and compassion as it leads readers through her journey to discovering her autism and the years it took to get the medical community to recognize what she already knew. This memoir by Scottish comedian Brady combines humor, anger and compassion as it leads readers through her journey to discovering her autism and the years it took to get the medical community to recognize what she already knew. Show less

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Sensory

Life on the Spectrum : An Autistic Comic Anthology

Graphic Novel - 2022

Over 30 visual thinkers share their experiences of understanding their own autism in this visual anthology. Over 30 visual thinkers share their experiences of understanding their own autism in this visual anthology. Show less

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Autistic & Black

Our Experiences of Growth, Progress, and Empowerment

by Omeiza, Kala Allen

Book - 2024

Collecting voices from around the world, this book offers an empowering and insightful look into the realities of being autistic and Black. Collecting voices from around the world, this book offers an empowering and insightful look into the realities of being autistic and Black. Show less

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