The Autism and Neurodiversity Self Advocacy Handbook

Developing the Skills to Determine Your Own Future

Barb Cook and Yenn Purkis

This is the ultimate guide to self-advocacy for autistic people at all stages of life. Covering self-advocacy in specific scenarios, such as work, school and social media, it also explores the relationship between self-advocacy and personal growth, helping you to be heard, respected and empowered.

‘We thought the book was most illuminating when the authors share their insights on foundational issues in self-advocacy such as selfawareness, self- determination and awareness of rights.’ Ainslie Robinson, Working in Partnership Officer/Research Assistant (Autistic Person) and Tom Tutton, Executive Manager, Aspect Practice both at Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness

A guide to navigating multiple conditions

Charli Clement

In this ground-breaking debut, Charli Clement combines their own experiences alongside unique short profiles from individuals with chronic illness, to provide an intimate and insightful look at the complexities of living with both autism and chronic illness.

From navigating your diagnosis and healthcare, learning how to manage pain and your own sensory needs to dealing with ableism, medical misogyny and transphobia, Clement offers practical advice and delves into the unique challenges faced by individuals living in this intersection.

Charli Clement is a young autistic and chronically ill person and activist. Charli is a #iwill ambassador for Youth Social Action who has worked with NHS England, the British Institute of Human Rights and Birmingham Women’s and Children NHS Trust. Their writing has featured in Vice, Metro, Student Minds and The Unwritten

Autistic World Domination

How to Script Your Life

Jolene Stockman

The neurotypical world doesn’t always work for autistic people, but that’s about to change! By helping readers write their own blueprint for life, Autistic World Domination empowers autistics to create the world they want for themselves. Vibrant, fresh and inspiring - this book is full of energy and actionable plans. It’s time to rewrite normal!

‘Jolene has written a practical and inspiring guide to help you embrace all the parts of yourself, exactly as you are, and in so doing change the world.’ Dr. Laura Z. Weldon, neurodivergent naturopathic physician

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Taking Off the Mask

Practical Exercises to Help Understand and Minimise the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging

Dr. Hannah Louise Belcher

Foreword by Will Mandy, PhD, DClinPsy

Combining lived experience with scientific research and practical advice, this book is the essential guide to understanding why you mask and how to feel confident without one. With expert advice on how to feel secure taking off your mask, this guide will give you all the tools you need to re-connect with yourself and the things you love.

‘In Taking off the Mask autistics will find a thoughtful and practical map they can use on their journey to living life fully and comfortably as their true self. And equally as important, non autistic audiences will be persuasively encouraged to change the way the world accepts and truly supports neurodiversity.’ Liane Holliday Willey, EdD author of Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome and Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life

Se P 2022 | ISBN-9781787755895 | £14.99 | t rade Pa P er B ack | 160 PP