Brilliant autistic book Neuroqueer Heresies by autistic academic Nick Walker

For sure. He is a savant in the surfing world, does things only get can pull off

Cool. I presume surfing is his dedicated interest?  Sounds like a very positive book.

1. It was. Back when I hadn't learned much about ASD. But it was also a lovely way to view autism as his relationship to nature, special interests, and his close network, are a wonderful thing. The surf community really support him and that should inspire the NT society

The book was rather enlightening for you.

Sounds interesting. Thanks for the recommendation.

I thought that too initially but neuroqueer actually is defined as liberating yourself from act of neuronormativity. Similar to unmasking, I think.

Hopefully this definition makes more sense to you as you read on.

You are very welcome.

I'd like to add a book I really enjoyed about surfer Clay Marzo, I read it and by the end of it I knew I was on the spectrum...I love the way his mother talks about him... and the peace surfing brings him totally resonates with why I surf:

 Just Add Water: A Surfing Savant's Journey with Asperger's

www.amazon.co.uk/.../0544705343

Although, I'm not sure atm but doesn't the term neuroqueer just try to replace the word neaurodivergent? Not sure it is necessary? But I will keep reading

Excellent thank you

Great. The book is relevant for everyone not just those who belong to the LGBT+ community.

The definition of Neuroqueer is anything that you intentionally do to liberate yourself from neuronormativity. An example of this is freely stimming in public. Neuroqueering can be likened to unmasking.

This means that if you Neuroqueer you typically also do not conform to societal gender roles.

You may be getting confused because Nick Walker frequently compares the experience of neurodivergent people are treated by neurotypical society with how other marginalised groups such as the LGBT+ community were treated and stigmatised.

 I hope this explanation makes sense.

 I do agree that some of Walker’s writing is confusing and repetitive, but I found the majority of the book quite accessible to read.

You may find this video useful, Nick Walker talks about her book whilst other autistic people review it;

https://youtu.be/MiqOjkKvHN0

I have the book, it just arrived. Being unfamiliar with the term neuroqueer, I flicked to that section, and I'm afraid it was so confusingly written I am going to have to try again.

Is it only relevant to those who identify as queer from the LGBT community?

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You are very welcome. Chris Packham’s book is great, he writes a lot in third person and creates really vivid imagery.

 I hope you enjoy your reading.

No problem.  I can also recommend Aspergers In Love by Maxine C. Aston for those in relationships, because it highlights typical difficulties and issues that occur.

Buying the kindle version first is a good idea, if available, as you can instantly download it and start reading it, and then if you now its worth it for you then buy the paperback/hardback version later on. 

Thank you for going to the lengths you have to write this all out. It’s nice to have a starting point. I wasn’t having too much luck on my own. I’m interested in the Temple Grandin book you recommended, it sounds like an ideal starting place. I’m interested in the Chris Packham book too as another good starting point. Thanks again.

Thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive list. I’m going to have a look into the books you mentioned here, but I can say trailer away that I’m interested in the Chris Packham one. It’s nice to have a list to gradually work through. Thanks again.

Much of the book is more about describing how our thoughts affect us, and how our beliefs affect our thoughts, its working on a better version of yourself that moves away from negative or harmful thoughts or just those that undermine yourself. 

Yes I imagine a book based on CBT would be less intense. You can work through it at your own pace.

I haven't had CBT therapy and that might not have worked, but that book is less intense though still about thinking rationally as that reduces anxiety than worrying about bad or unlikely outcomes based on past experience.  I worked on different bits at a time as too much to try all at once each day.

Thanks for the recommendation, I shall research. I am glad the book helped you, CBT sometimes doesn’t work for autistic people.