Is This Autism? is a clear and accessible guide that explains how autism can show up in many different ways—especially in people who mask or hide their autistic traits. Even with growing awareness, many autistic individuals are still overlooked or misdiagnosed, and this book helps close that gap.
The authors walk readers step by step through the autism diagnostic criteria, combining the latest research with real-life insights from over 100 autistic contributors. These personal perspectives help bring the science to life and make complex ideas easier to understand.
The book also explores important topics that are often missing from formal diagnostic criteria, including autistic strengths, co-occurring conditions, different types of empathy, lesser-known sensory systems, autistic burnout, and patterns of thinking such as relative versus absolute thinking.
Written from a neurodiversity-affirmative perspective, this book offers a modern and compassionate understanding of less obvious presentations of autism. It is useful for healthcare professionals, educators, families, autistic individuals, and anyone who wants to better understand autism. Clinicians who diagnose autism can also refer to the companion book, Is This Autism? A Companion Guide for Diagnosing.
Product details
- Publisher : Routledge
- Publication date : June 5, 2023
- Edition : 1st
- Language : English
- Print length : 292 pages
- ISBN-10 : 103215022X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1032150222
- Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
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Dimensions : 5.98 x 0.66 x 9.02 inches
FAQ for Is This Autism: A Companion Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else
1. Who is this book for?
This book is written for healthcare professionals, educators, family members, autistic individuals, and anyone who wants a clearer understanding of autism.
2. What makes this book different from other autism books?
It focuses on less obvious and often missed presentations of autism, especially in people who mask or camouflage their traits. It also includes real voices from autistic individuals.
3. Does the book explain autism diagnostic criteria?
Yes. The authors clearly explain the diagnostic criteria step by step and connect them with current research and real-life examples.
4. Does the book cover topics beyond diagnosis?
Absolutely. It discusses autistic strengths, co-occurring conditions, types of empathy, sensory differences, burnout, and common thinking patterns that are often overlooked.
5. Is this book suitable for non-professionals?
Yes. The book is written in clear, accessible language and is easy to understand even for readers without a clinical or research background.
