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Hello and book recommendations

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over 1 year ago

Hi

I'm in my 40s, and I'm currently on the waiting list for an adult autism assessment.

I've had a variety of issues all of my life which are highly indicative of autism and having taken a number of online tests I score consistently as someone who is in all likelihood on the autism spectrum.

It certainly makes an awful lot of sense but I'm wary of being categorical about it until I've had a formal diagnosis. Currently in Cornwall where I live there is a 2-year waiting list.

I thought I'd say hello as I understand there are a lot of members on this site in a similar position who are waiting to be assessed.

While waiting for an assessment I thought I'd try and do as much reading as I could.

Can anyone recommend any good books about autism that might be helpful?

Thanks for reading 

Martyn 

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  • over 1 year ago

    'The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome', by Tony Attwood - 'Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults' and 'Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults', both by Luke  Beardon.

    These are the ones I have found the most useful. I have read a number by American authors, but found the specifically American approach to autism topics really grating and of little use to me.

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  • over 1 year ago

    'The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome', by Tony Attwood - 'Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults' and 'Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults', both by Luke  Beardon.

    These are the ones I have found the most useful. I have read a number by American authors, but found the specifically American approach to autism topics really grating and of little use to me.

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