Recommended courses and TV programmes

Not free, but I have some reading material:

”NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity” by Steve Silberman.
A great overall history on Autism, though it is a little outdated with what we know about Dr. Hans Aspergers now. He wasn’t quite the saint that he’s portrayed in the book, though he is (regrettably) still a very important figure in the history of Autism.

”Unmasking Autism” by Devon Price, PhD
Excellent read for Autistic people who realize they are Autistic late in life. Devon Price is a trans Autistic man, so he has a wonderfully diverse view on the spectrum.

”Self-Care for Autistic People” by Dr. Megan Anna Neff
Also written by an “AuDHD” doctor. This is one of my favorite overall books because it is written in a way that is so easy to digest if you’re neurodivergent.

”We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation” by Eric Garcia
Written by an Autistic political journalist. Really more impactful if you’re American since a lot of what he discusses is USA’s policies on Autism, but he gives a very unique perspective on the legal and cultural battles Autistic people fight on a day to day basis.

Those are the four cornerstones of my library right now.

Not free, but I have some reading material:

”NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity” by Steve Silberman.
A great overall history on Autism, though it is a little outdated with what we know about Dr. Hans Aspergers now. He wasn’t quite the saint that he’s portrayed in the book, though he is (regrettably) still a very important figure in the history of Autism.

”Unmasking Autism” by Devon Price, PhD
Excellent read for Autistic people who realize they are Autistic late in life. Devon Price is a trans Autistic man, so he has a wonderfully diverse view on the spectrum.

”Self-Care for Autistic People” by Dr. Megan Anna Neff
Also written by an “AuDHD” doctor. This is one of my favorite overall books because it is written in a way that is so easy to digest if you’re neurodivergent.

”We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation” by Eric Garcia
Written by an Autistic political journalist. Really more impactful if you’re American since a lot of what he discusses is USA’s policies on Autism, but he gives a very unique perspective on the legal and cultural battles Autistic people fight on a day to day basis.

Those are the four cornerstones of my library right now.

For something a bit lighter, you could try Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things? A Comedian’s Guide to Autism by Pierre Novellie.

The Gendered Brain by Gina RIppon, about how ASC is underdiagnosed in women and about how little is actually known and the miniscule sample sizes massive assumptions that are made off the back of them.

Christine McGuiness, Unmasking my Autism, a documentary about adult diagnosis, brilliant peice of TV.

Personally I didn't get on with Neurotribes it was to USA focussed to feel relevant to me in the UK and seemed to focus on young people rather than older ones like me.