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Recommended Reading

Unmasking Autism

Welcome to the Autistic Community

I Am Autistic: A Workbook

By Devon Price, PhD

A fantastic introduction and self-exploration for late diagnosed/self-diagnosed autistics. A great book for putting words to the autistic experience and introduction to living more authentically. 


I Am Autistic: A Workbook

Welcome to the Autistic Community

I Am Autistic: A Workbook

By Chanelle Moriah

What does it mean to be autistic? What does MY autism look like? This beautifully illustrated workbook is a great way to get to know your autistic self. 

Welcome to the Autistic Community

Welcome to the Autistic Community

Welcome to the Autistic Community

By ASAN

A quick and easy-to-read introduction to the autistic community. Learn the terms, the basics about autism, and disability and self-advocacy. 

Neurotribes

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

Welcome to the Autistic Community

By Steve Silberman

This book is a dense read, but an amazing treasure trove of autism history. Learn about where the autism diagnosis came from, what being autistic has meant in the past, how autistics have been treated, and hints to where the neurodiversity movement is headed. 

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

Edited By: Lydia X. Z. Brown 

One of the few books created by and for autistics of color. A fantastic collection of writings (poems, short stories, and art) from autistic people of color. 

Connecting with the Autism Spectrum

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

By Casey "Remrov" Vormer

An easy-to-read basic intro to autism to share with non-autistic family and friends. The book covers the basics of autism, ableism, neurodiversity, and common communication differences. An opportunity for non-autistics to help bridge the double-empathy-gap. 

We're Not Broken

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child

By Eric Garcia 

This book is written for friends, family, and allistic society at large. It dispels the many myths about autism and discusses the importance of autistic identity. 

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child

Edited By Morenike Giwa Onaiwu, Emily Paige Ballou, and Sharon daVanport 

A collection of letters written by adult autistics to parents of the youngest generation of autistics. Informative for parents and cathartic for grown autistics wishing they had the words to tell their own parents and to start healing. 

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child

The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don't Feel Like It

By Nedra Glover Tawwab

We teach people how to treat us, but how do we set healthy boundaries? What even are healthy boundaries? Lots of tables and easy-to-read bullet points to help navigate the complexities of relationships and boundaries. 

The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don't Feel Like It

The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don't Feel Like It

The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don't Feel Like It

By Dani Donovan

This is not a planner, but a guide for noticing your emotions and addressing the hurdles that keep you from tackling difficult goals. The book offers fun and creative strategies that make executive functioning tasks more manageable with lots of colorful graphics, worksheets, and activities from a neurodivergent-affirming perspective. 

How to Keep House While Drowning

The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don't Feel Like It

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

By KC Davis, LPC

A light, easy-to-read guide on managing adulting tasks when you feel like you just can't. When executive functioning difficulties get in your way often, books like this are incredibly helpful and liberating.

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don't Feel Like It

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

By Emily and Amelia Nagoski

While written for overworked women, this book has valuable knowledge and tools for anyone who has struggled with burnout. 

Organizations, Articles, & Websites

ASAN (Autism Self Advocacy Network)

https://autisticadvocacy.org/

Autastic

https://www.autastic.com/

Embrace Autism (Self-Testing)

https://embrace-autism.com/

Seeking an Autism Diagnosis? Here’s Why You Might Want to Rethink That.

https://devonprice.medium.com/seeking-an-autism-diagnosis-heres-why-you-might-want-to-rethink-that-530e79c272a0

Autism Level UP!

https://www.autismlevelup.com/#home

Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood

https://autisticadvocacy.org/book/roadmap/

Neurodivergent Groups

https://www.autastic.com/

https://aucademy.co.uk/aucademy-autistic-only-closed-groups/

https://www.neurodiversecounseling.com/neurodivergent-group-counseling

https://www.transgendercenteroftherockies.org/services-tcr

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Licensed Professional Counselor (CO.0017397 / CA.8430) 

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