Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm still getting my head round how autism presents in general and how it relates to me particularly. Does anyone have any recommendations for books that helped them understand their diagnosis?
Forgot to say Different Not Less is by Chloé Hayden.
Sorry OP, forgot to add her name yesterday
Ooh and try this as well Different Not Less
Also a really informative book that I've added to my "survival guide" lolol. I find books a really helpful resource when it comes to autism
Try Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
Such an informative book on asd and it explains masking really well which I found so helpful cause masking is such a difficult thing to process and understand isn't it.
You are welcome!
Thank you for this!
I hope your children’s book is successful!
asd_explorer said:This book is about a child who is non-verbal and has autism.
By the way the term non speaking is preferred by the non speaking autistic community as it reflects the fact that these autistics cannot use mouth words (speech). In contrast, the word verbal refers to language in all forms and therefore the word non verbal is discouraged as it suggests that non speaking communities cannot use or understand language at all, when that is not the case at all. This also leads to the harmful and misleading assumption that non speaking means non thinking.
I hope this makes sense?
If you want to learn about the differences between the terms non speaking and non verbal please read:
https://neuroclastic.com/on-using-nonspeaking-minimally-speaking-or-unreliably-speaking-over-non-verbal-nonspeakers-weigh-in/You might also be interested in this graphic below about the importance of identity first language as opposed to person first. This means it is advised that you use ‘autistic person’ vs person with autism. This is because the majority of the autistic prefer identity first language:
I've got a couple of books on autism which have been a big help to me.
Here's some of them.
But You Don't Look Autistic by Bianca Toeps.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54555150-but-you-don-t-look-autistic-at-all?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18
Taking Off The Mask by Hannah Louise Belcher.
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62216518
Knowing Why by Elizabeth Bartmess.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42401019-knowing-why?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15
Hopefully they will be of use to you as well I've found them extremely useful books and have read them many times.
Hi, I'm Sandy, I am an autism advocate and a primary school teacher who also has Aspergers. I am trying to create awareness of autism in a child friendly way as there are many children who attend all inclusive schools and for me it is important children understand their peers and treat them with the understanding, love and kindness. I had spent a while working on my children's book 'Dear Mum,' while working closely with illustrators to ensure autism was captured as I've known it to be. The lining up of objects, rows, the love of blocks, the session of a particular figure/figures, the fascination of sensory lighting in the room to name the few.
This is a children’s book, to help raise awareness of autism and to also share and educate not only adults but the younger generation. This book is about a child who is non-verbal and has autism. The only form of communication the child has is through his physical elements such as pointing, pushing and pulling. This book demonstrates the worries and struggles from both a parent and child perspective. The illustrations have been carefully considered to ensure autism was captured as I’ve known it to be. I wanted to share words of comfort for all parents and guardians. I hope this book not only gives you hope but also helps to educate siblings.
Please feel free to follow me on Instagram in which I share my own journey on the spectrum!
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Book - 'Dear Mum' By Sandy Uppal
Great idea!
Here are some links:
https://monotropism.org/https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/me-and-monotropism-unified-theory-autism?fbclid=IwAR3vr83FiTLNQRiRYQPSdlhbCZMMQhjvA_OFJ8YCcd_XiIPv4cMf8Nr8ABg
Not a book but look into monotropism, I'm sure someone here can post a link. It was quite the eye opener.
MrSolo said:Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults by Luke Beardon.
Great book!
MrSolo said:Unmasking Autism by Devon Price,
I really want to read this one too. What part of this book did you find most interesting/enjoyable?
MrSolo said:Untypical by Pete Wharmby,
I have also read this too and I have signed up to one of Pete Wharmby’s webinars about autistic experiences of secondary education in February which I am looking forward to.
I liked Untypical by Pete Wharmby, Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, and Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults by Luke Beardon.
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I don't think it is possible in law to libel a dead person.
Anything by Temple Grandin is a great starting point. The 2010 film about her, with Claire Danes, is also very good.
I read a huge amount - always have done. Prior to my diagnosis aged 37 I took solace in certain inspiring stories. Nando Parrado's Miracle in the Andes being one, it's a story about overcoming severe personal trauma. There's a film on Netflix about this right now - Society of the Snow. Difficult viewing, but it is an inspiring story.
Debbie: I was refering here to the 'librarything.com' site, not to the Amazon reviews... I certainly didn't spot them.
Autonomistic said:Truly observant autist of the week award goes to Debbie
I'm honoured.
Thank you
Autistic people are known for attention to detail and noticing things which others miss. Yet they have been buying and reviewing this book for years without commenting on it
You spotted it straight away so well done. Truly observant autist of the week award goes to Debbie
Absolutely! That is the first book I read and by far the most useful at that stage. I've recommended it to several others.
Debbie, that is all I could find as well; it's all three to four years ago with nothing since.