The Subtle Spectrum: An Honest Account of Autistic Discovery, Relationships and Identity Grace Joanna
The Subtle Spectrum: An Honest Account of Autistic Discovery, Relationships and Identity Grace Joanna Am I autistic, or is autism something I suffer from? Should I drop the mask? Should I come out,…
Specifikacia The Subtle Spectrum: An Honest Account of Autistic Discovery, Relationships and Identity Grace Joanna
The Subtle Spectrum: An Honest Account of Autistic Discovery, Relationships and Identity Grace Joanna
Am I autistic, or is autism something I suffer from? Should I drop the mask? Should I come out, to my friends, to my family, to the people I work with?
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 How can I explain my experience to a neurotypical world?The Subtle Spectrum offers an exploration into the postdiagnostic landscape of autism and the transformative journey of one woman, from her awareness of difference, 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 reflective opportunity for people to gain a better understanding of the experience of being autistic.