The Subtle Spectrum: An Honest Account of Autistic Discovery, Relationships and Identity

By: Joanna Grace

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Synopsis: Am I autistic, or is autism something I suff er from? Should I come out, to my friends, to my family, to the people I work with? Should I drop the mask? How can I explain my experience to a neurotypical world? The Subtle Spectrum off ers an exploration into the postdiagnostic landscape of autism and the transformative journey of one woman, from her awareness of diff erence, through acceptance, to an embracing of autistic identity and beyond as she questions the cultural identity of autism. Joanna’s narrative is enriched with insights from a range of diverse contributors, creating a refl ective opportunity for people to gain a better understanding of the experience of being autistic. With a focus on relationships built across a neurodiverse divide, the book considers topics as broad as mental health, work opportunities and abuse, weaving theory and research with lived experience to give true insight into the life of an autistic person, both pre- and post- diagnosis. Written with a raw and engaging honesty, this is a crucial read for anybody who identifi es as autistic as an adult or teenager, or anyone looking to support somebody exploring diagnosis. It will also provide an invaluable insight for social workers, educators and relationships counsellors working with autistic people.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 302 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000390803
Related ISBNs:: 9781003148524, 9780367709228, 9780367709235
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 06/14/21
Copyrighted By:: Joanna Grace
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Parenting and Family, Psychology, Education
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.