Untypical book

Had anyone else read the book untypical? I find a lot of it resonates with own experiences and feelings. It made me feel a bit less lonely. Helpful to.download on kindle and underline and share with someone else who wanted to read and understand. 

I sometimes wonder how long it will take to process Autism diagnosis because right now it feels like I am doing a huge amount of work on so many aspects of my understanding that our brains work in such a different way and that we think about things very differently. I love doing this work in many ways because it feels important to understand and be cognizant of things that I need to address and change that will be of positive benefit personally but there is also a huge rawness of emotions right now too. As an autistic person I often get told I am too intense and that I over think things yet try as I may I cannot alter that I feel very deeply about most things. 

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  • Yes! I listened to the audiobook (if it's the one by Peter Wharmby) and I also thought it was very good. I actually wish I could make some of my family members read it or listen to it as I feel like it does a good job of explaining some of the challenges and barriers faced by autistic individuals. 

  • Thank you Ann, I agree it really does an excellent job of explaining challenges and barriers. I think it can be hugely beneficial when people are willing to come to at least some understanding of what is going on for an autistic person and I think that we appreciate that it may take family members and friends time to.process it and make some needed adjustments or considerations. I do know that sometimes peoples.reactions can leave us feeling even more isolated and lonely so I am appreciative of this provision from Autism Uk

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  • Thank you Ann, I agree it really does an excellent job of explaining challenges and barriers. I think it can be hugely beneficial when people are willing to come to at least some understanding of what is going on for an autistic person and I think that we appreciate that it may take family members and friends time to.process it and make some needed adjustments or considerations. I do know that sometimes peoples.reactions can leave us feeling even more isolated and lonely so I am appreciative of this provision from Autism Uk

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