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Rooster001

Hi everyone, this is my first post here.

I’m looking for book recommendations that could help me understand and support my autistic family members better. Both of my parents are autistic, and my sister is too, and I’m trying to learn healthier ways of communicating and navigating some of the challenges that come up in our relationships.

I’m also starting to wonder whether I might be on the spectrum myself. I relate to a lot of traits and experiences I’ve been reading about, so I’d love any book suggestions that could help me explore that possibility in a grounded, informed way.

If you know any books—whether practical guides, personal accounts, or science‑based explanations—that you’ve found genuinely helpful, I’d really appreciate your recommendations.

Thanks for having me here. 

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  • Rooster001 said:
    I’m looking for book recommendations that could help me understand and support my autistic family members better

    I would start with a book that is easy to access and you can dip in and out as you pick up knowledge:

    Autism For Dummies (2025) - ISBN 9781394301003 (paberback); ISBN 9781394301027 (ebook)

    There are other books focussed on specific members like chidren, partners etc

    Loving someone with Asperger's syndrome_ understanding & connecting with your partner - Ariel, Cindy N (2012)
    ISBN 9781608820771

    The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome - Maxine Aston (2013)
    ISBN 9781849054980

    Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age - Sarah Hendrickx, Judith Gould (2015)
    ISBN 9781849055475

    Families of Adults With Autism_ Stories and Advice for the Next Generation- Jane Johnson & Anne Van Rensselarer - 2008

    There are literally hundreds of books on the subject of autism and many of specific aspects but the above is a good starting point.

    Note that Aspergers Syndrome was the name used for "high functioning autism" up until 2013.

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  • Rooster001 said:
    I’m looking for book recommendations that could help me understand and support my autistic family members better

    I would start with a book that is easy to access and you can dip in and out as you pick up knowledge:

    Autism For Dummies (2025) - ISBN 9781394301003 (paberback); ISBN 9781394301027 (ebook)

    There are other books focussed on specific members like chidren, partners etc

    Loving someone with Asperger's syndrome_ understanding & connecting with your partner - Ariel, Cindy N (2012)
    ISBN 9781608820771

    The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome - Maxine Aston (2013)
    ISBN 9781849054980

    Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age - Sarah Hendrickx, Judith Gould (2015)
    ISBN 9781849055475

    Families of Adults With Autism_ Stories and Advice for the Next Generation- Jane Johnson & Anne Van Rensselarer - 2008

    There are literally hundreds of books on the subject of autism and many of specific aspects but the above is a good starting point.

    Note that Aspergers Syndrome was the name used for "high functioning autism" up until 2013.

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