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Diagnosed with autism today! Looking for recommendations for further reading, etc.

Midlands Monkey
3 months ago

Hi. I'm a male, 44, father of two daughters, and married. I pursued diagnosis shortly after I turned 40, and here we are, four years later, and today I was informed that I hit all the criteria for ASD level 1.

I feel relieved that what I long felt is finally confirmed, although there's still a scintilla of doubt that perhaps I 'gamified' the process by knowing what the specialists needed to hear. Is this normal? To be honest I am still processing the diagnosis, and don't really feel much else yet despite putting so much effort to get to this point over the past few years. But this may be due to my alexithymia, and being unable to register what emotions I am currently feeling.

I look forward to reading my report when it is sent to me in the next week or so. In the meantime I am looking for more information. I have seen the usual stuff on YouTube, which frankly I find of limited use - it seems to be either women, or immature men giving their views - but I have yet to settle on which books to read from the plethora available for newly diagnosed adults. Any suggestions for books, etc. that could be helpful from this community?

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  • 3 months ago

    A goodm no nonsense guide:

    Understanding Autism For Dummies - Stephen Shore, Linda G. Rastelli, Temple Grandin (2006)
    ISBN 0764525476

    If you are neurodiverse then there is a good chance your daughters have inherited it too, so this may help them (and you deal with them):

    Aspergirls - empowering females with Asperger Syndrome - Rudy Simone (2012)
    ISBN 9781849058261

    Six-Word Lessons on Female Asperger Syndrome - 100 Lessons to Understand and Support Girls and Women with Asperger's - Tracey Cohen (2015)
    (no ISBN)

    The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide, How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic - Siena Castellon (2020)
    ISBN 9781787751835

  • 3 months ago in reply to Iain

    Thanks - my eldest definitely has ADHD, with some autistic traits.

  • 3 months ago in reply to Midlands Monkey
    Midlands Monkey said:
    my eldest definitely has ADHD

    In that case, these may be better:

    Everything You Wanted to Know About ADHD (...But Forgot You Wanted to Ask) - Neuroscience Education Institute (2008)
    ISBN 1422500330

    Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women - Joanne Steer (2021)
    eISBN 9781787754010

    Managing ADHD Workbook for Women, Exercises and Strategies to Improve Focus, Motivation, and Confidence - Duan MD, Christy (2022)
    eISBN: 9781638782452

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  • 3 months ago in reply to Midlands Monkey
    Midlands Monkey said:
    my eldest definitely has ADHD

    In that case, these may be better:

    Everything You Wanted to Know About ADHD (...But Forgot You Wanted to Ask) - Neuroscience Education Institute (2008)
    ISBN 1422500330

    Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women - Joanne Steer (2021)
    eISBN 9781787754010

    Managing ADHD Workbook for Women, Exercises and Strategies to Improve Focus, Motivation, and Confidence - Duan MD, Christy (2022)
    eISBN: 9781638782452

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