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Autism Pride Day: Science / Psychology

Autism is a spectrum; we're not all learning disabled, high functioning, or severe. All of us have potential, and it's time we learned more about ourselves and each other. We have a diagnosis, a history, and a wide range of skills.

Books that will tell you more about the science of autism.

 

Crane, L., Hearst, C., Ashworth, M., Davies, J., & Hill, E. L. (2021). Supporting Newly Identified or Diagnosed Autistic Adults: An Initial Evaluation of an Autistic-Led Programme. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders51(3), 892+. 
https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A655180756/AONE?u=txshracd2560&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=bc255426

I have added this because it shows that autistic programs supported by autistic people are successful. At the very least, finding an autistic mentor would be helpful.

Grandin, T., & Panek, R. (2013a). The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
TR library. Scientific examination of autism.

Very interesting book about how the autistic brain works. It explains the issues with the auditory and visual centers of the brain and how the brain compensates for other defects.

Kourti. (2021). Working with Autistic Transgender and Non-Binary People: Research, Practice and Experience (Kourti, Ed.). Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

I include this because they weren't decent books on autism and transgender in our collection. At lease it gives some information about this common overlap.

Vines, M. (2016). Asperger’s on the Inside. Grey Gecko Press. TR library. First person narrative.

This is an interesting account of how Asperger's perceive themselves.