Recommended Reading: Books About Autism
Unmasking Autism
Welcome to the Autistic Community
Welcome to the Autistic Community
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.
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.
I Am Autistic: A Workbook
Welcome to the Autistic Community
Self-Care for Autistic People
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.
Self-Care for Autistic People
Looking After Your Autistic Self
Self-Care for Autistic People
By Dr. Megan Anna Neff
A clear and easy-to-read guide to physical, emotional, mental, social, and professional self-care written specifically for the unique needs of autistics.
Looking After Your Autistic Self
Looking After Your Autistic Self
Looking After Your Autistic Self
By Niamh Garvey
Autistic self-care often looks different from neurotypical self-care. This book introduces ways to identify and regulate emotions, as well as taking care of mental health on a daily basis as an autistic person.
Autistic Burnout Workbook
Looking After Your Autistic Self
Looking After Your Autistic Self
By Dr. Megan Anna Neff
An easy to read guide to everything related to autistic burnout, including what it looks like, what causes it, and how to cope/recover.
Neurotribes
All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism
All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism
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
Connecting with the Autism Spectrum
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.
Additional Reading: Neurodivergent-Friendly Helpful Books
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. If you are seeking something more interactive and less reading-intensive, The Burnout Workbook: Advice and Exercises to Help You Unlock the Stress Cycle is equally fantastic and can be used alone or with the original Burnout book.
Workplace Neurodiversity Rising
By Lyric Rivera
A book written primarily for employers, but also helpful in helping neurodivergent people identify safe inclusive workplaces and explore options for reasonable accommodations to improve their own work life.
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
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.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
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.
Unlearning Shame
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
By Devon Price, PhD
Neurodivergent anxiety often has roots in shame and systemic shame. The book explores self-blame, privilege, and the shame that systems in society can impose on us. If you struggle with self-loathing and existential anxiety about global events, the environment, and other social ills, this is a worthwhile a read.
Organizations, Articles, & Websites
ASAN (Autism Self Advocacy Network)
Autastic
Autism Level UP!
Embrace Autism (Self-Testing)
Seeking an Autism Diagnosis? Here’s Why You Might Want to Rethink That.
Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood
Neurodivergent Groups (group therapy and social groups)
https://www.aane.org/resources/adults/support-groups/#online-groups
https://www.aane.org/resources/adults/social-groups/
https://aucademy.co.uk/aucademy-autistic-only-closed-groups/
https://www.neurodiversecounseling.com/neurodivergent-group-counseling