Autistic adults : exploring the forgotten end of the spectrum

Summary: Most research and writing about autism is focused on children, although most autistic people are adults. In this book, Daniel Smeenk addresses this gap by looking at how autistic adults present and how they see themselves and offers insights on autistic adults, from an autistic writer. He provides information and practical advice to inspire neurotypicals to a greater empathy and understanding of the autistic adults in their lives.

Record details

ISBN: 9781553806950 (pbk.)
Physical Description: 271 pages ; 23 cm
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Publisher: Vancouver, B.C. : Ronsdale Press, [2023]

Content descriptions

General Note:	"An accessible and comprehensive look at autistic adults, written with an aim towards understanding and empathy"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Part 1. Chapter 1: A history and overview of autism -- Chapter 2: Autistic adults today -- Chapter 3: Social communication -- Chapter 4: Restricted and repetitive behaviour -- Part 2. Chapter 5: An issue of data -- Chapter 6: An issue of resources and employment -- Chapter 7: An issue of public understanding -- Chapter 8: An issue self-understanding -- Conclusion.