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Just One Book

Damojo

Is there one book on Autism that you would recommend as a way of explaining yourself to others? You know, "Here, read this, it will help you understand what goes on in my head." (Sort of like that book on a different topic that my mum gave me when I was 12.)

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  • in reply to Damojo
    Damojo said:
    I'm looking for the sort of book you can hand to an NT family member and say, "Here, this explains everything nicely."

    Most books are too lengthy to be read by family members unless they are really committed to getting into it.

    In the event they are committed, this is probably the most accessible book on the subject for NTs. (I'm basing this off the precursor Understanding Autism for Dummies to be clear).

    If I were to do this, I would get a physical copy of the book, add those page markers on the sections of the stuff that really affects me most and ask them to read those sections.

    My family are not really accepting of it and don't really want to know but I hope you have better luck.

  • in reply to Iain
    Iain said:
    Are there any subjects you are interested in

    Nothing specific. I refer you to my OP up top. I'm looking for the sort of book you can hand to an NT family member and say, "Here, this explains everything nicely."