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Contents
understanding
Exploring being Autistic
Reframing Autism
Useful Terms & Concepts
Harmful Terms & Concepts
Co-occuring Experiences

self-care
Sensory Profile & Clashes
Spoon Theory
Find What Works for You
Sharing our News & Requesting
Accommodations
For friends & family: How to react when
someone tells you they are Autistic

embracing
Rediscovering Autistic Joy
Unmasking - a Message to Everyone
Finding Community

further resources

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The Importance of
a Good Mirror
By Alice Doyle
@theautisticpoetess

Before I was a shadow of my being.

The rest of me was hidden, for safety.
I internalised the rejecting reflection of
others
and that created even more fear.
I never had a good mirror, until now.
A good mirror does not impose
the reflections of others.
It helps you to see yourself clearly.
It celebrates your being
in all its forms of expression
and, in doing so,
it allows you to be.

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Welcome
Welcome to this resource pack for Autistic adults!

We hope this booklet will be helpful for you if

you have just found out you are Autistic (through diagnosis and/or self-
identification)
you are wondering if you or a loved one might be Autistic
you have known that you are Autistic for a while, but are still looking for
resources

We hope you will find insights, joy and community through this booklet.

This booklet is divided into 3 sections:

1. Understanding: Here you will find some basic information on being Autistic,
useful terms and resources.
2. Self-care: A lot of us come to our Autistic identities in a time of crisis and
burnout. Here you’ll find some pointers on how to look after yourself as an
Autistic person.
3. Embracing: Here you will find ideas on how to cultivate Autistic joy and
find community.

Of course, there’s only so much that can fit into a tiny booklet like this – we
hope the resources at the end will help you dive deeper and connect with the
community.

The following resources were compiled by Autistic people at AUsome Training.

You are welcome to share this booklet freely with anyone who might benefit
from it, but we appreciate it if you credit us.

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Understanding
Exploring being Autistic
If you are new to the possibility of being Autistic, there is probably a lot going
on for you – and you are receiving a lot of mixed messages. It can be
confusing and overwhelming.

Many late-identified Autistic people struggle with ‘imposter syndrome’, feeling

like they are not ‘Autistic enough’ to call themselves Autistic.

A lot of us feel the urge to learn EVERYTHING there is to know immediately. It is

such an Autistic thing to devour all things Autistic and it becomes our
hyperfixation or special interest. This can be exciting, but also exhausting.

Realising later in life that there is a ‘name for that’ means that we reassess all
our previous life experiences - which often means we open up old wounds to
look at them through a new perspective. It’s important to be careful, kind,
patient and find support in order to avoid re-traumatising ourselves.

Perhaps you aren’t sure where to start, who to talk to about your experience
or how your family, friends or coworkers might react. You might not know
anyone who is openly Autistic.

Unfortunately, a lot of the information out there looks at being Autistic

through a ‘medical’ deficit lens. Being Autistic means we are part of a
marginalised group. Autistics face stigma, rejection, and exclusion, which can
be blatant or more subtle. A lot of the ‘expert’ information out there is written
about us, but without us.

Being Autistic isn’t a tragedy. Nor is it a superpower. We all have our strengths
and struggles. It can be really helpful to connect with other Autistic people of
various ages, genders, ethnicities, etc. to learn from their lived experience. It’s
an incredible experience to connect with someone who just gets you.

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Exploring being Autistic

Luckily, there is a vibrant Autistic community out there sharing their insights.
You can connect with Autistic advocates around the world, online and mostly
for free. It can be so incredibly freeing and healing to realise that we are not
aliens, not broken, not alone.

But please: While you explore this whole new world, please mind your energy
levels (see: Spoon Theory), be kind to yourself, and take your time on your
unique journey.

Reframing autism:
Common misconceptions
Harmful misconceptions around being Autistic are everywhere - including
psychological journals and ‘expert’ advice. The most common misconceptions
revolve around what we allegedly lack. These harmful ideas exist because
people have looked at us and interpreted our behaviours from the outside,
without asking us. The way we communicate, process experiences and relate
to the world looks different to theirs, so they assume we must be less capable.

Here are some of the most common misconceptions:

1. Autistic people lack empathy.

2. Autistic people lack theory of mind.
3. Autistic people lack social skills.
4. Autistic people lack imagination.
5. Autistic people lack interest in people.

It’s important to always remember that:

Autistic communication is human communication.

Autistic behaviour is human behaviour.
Autistic needs are human needs.

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So what does it mean to

be Autistic then?
There are so many ways to describe Autistics and everyone’s experience will
be different. In general, Autistics are highly sensitive human beings who live
in a world where sensitivity is often perceived as a bad thing. Humanity very
much needs a diverse range of people and we very much need sensitive
people in our mix.

Through the lens of Neurodiversity, we can see Autistics as valuable, as the

wonderful people we really are. We can also begin to understand that much
of what people consider to be “autism” are in fact signs of anxiety and the
traumatic experience of growing up unaccepted and misunderstood and very
often dismissed.

So when we take away all of the by-products of living in an unaccepting

world, what we are left with is a community of people who are highly sensitive
and highly attuned to the world around us. Our communication reflects this
sensitivity and our attunement is reflected in our honest approach to
communication. We are Autistic, we understand the world around us in
deeply connected ways and we see everyone as equal to ourselves.

Useful terms & concepts

Here are some useful terms and concepts used by members of the Autistic
community. Don’t worry if you can’t wrap your head around everything all at
once - it’s already a good start if you have at least heard the terms:
(click on a term to go to an external page with more information)

Monotropism: A theory of autism developed by Autistic people.

Monotropic minds tend to have their attention pulled more strongly
towards a smaller number of interests at any given time, leaving fewer
resources for other processes.

Double Empathy Problem: Explains the harmful misconception that Autistic

people lack empathy - Autistic and non-Autistic people experience and
express empathy differently, which can lead to misunderstanding.

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Useful terms & concepts

Social Model of Disability: Focus on fixing the environment of Disabled
people, not ‘curing’ the Disabled person - we are being disabled by
society, by lack of understanding, equality, and accessibility.

Diversity in Social Intelligence: Research has shown that Autistic people

do not lack communication skills - we communicate just as effectively
amongst ourselves as non-Autistic people.

Autistic Inertia: Autistic minds tend to focus intensely on one thing at a

time, which can lead to states of hyperfocus or flow. Autistic inertia
explains difficulties with transitions, starting and stopping activities.

Autistic Burnout: According to Judy Endow, Autistic burnout “is a state of

physical and mental fatigue, heightened stress and diminished capacity
to manage life skills, sensory input and social interactions, which comes
from years of being severely overtaxed by the strain of trying to live up to
demands that are out of sync with your needs”.

PDA: Short for pathological demand avoidance, a pattern of extreme

reactions towards demands that often seem small or mundane to others,
but can cause extreme anxiety and stress in Autistics with a PDA profile.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: An intense reaction to real or perceived

rejection or criticism that can be so strong that it becomes physically
painful and all-consuming.

Neurodiversity: The diversity of human neurology (‘biodiversity of brains

and nervous systems’). It encompasses all human beings.

Neurodiversity movement: A rights movement that advocates for the

acceptance of neurodiversity and neuro-minorities in society.

Neurodivergent: Describes a person whose neurology diverges from the

perceived standard - a broad term that encompasses Autistics, ADHDers,
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Epilepsy, Tourette’s, Mental Health Conditions, etc.

Neurodiverse: A group of people with various neurotypes. An individual

cannot be neurodiverse because they are only one person.

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Harmful terms & concepts

Social Skills Training: The aim of these programs is usually to make Autistic
people conform to non-Autistic social standards. They teach Autistic
people that Autistic ways of communication are wrong and have to be
corrected and hidden. Long-term, this often leads to Autistic burnout and
mental health problems.

ABA, PBS, other behaviourist interventions: These are ‘conversion

therapies’ that cause immense harm. Usually, these programs are
compliance based, not consent based. They train Autistic people to
perform acts using rewards (and punishment), in order to change ‘Autistic
behaviour’ that is deemed unacceptable. Interactions are often purely
transactional and Autistic people’s bodily autonomy is often disrespected.

Mild and severe autism / high- and low-functioning: Severity and

functioning levels do not tell others anything about a specific person’s
wishes and needs. ‘Mild’ and ‘high-functioning’ are often used to deny an
Autistic person support. ‘Severe’ and ‘low-functioning’ are used to deny an
Autistic person’s agency and humanity.

Have autism, suffer from autism, autism epidemic: Person-first language

was historically well intentioned, but isn’t used by the majority of Autistic
people anymore. Being Autistic is seen as an essential part of who we are,
not something we ‘have’, like a horrible ad-on that can be taken off to
reveal a ‘normal person’.

Autism causes, cures and treatment: While genetic research can be

fascinating and very useful when it comes to helping with co-occurring
medical conditions, it is often used to look for a cure or treatment of
autism. Being Autistic cannot and should not be cured or treated. Many
Autistic people advocate for funds to be used on research into Autistic
wellbeing instead.

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Co-occurring experiences
Finding out that we are Autistic often comes as a ‘package deal’. For many of
us ‘late-in-life’ Autistics, it is the first opportunity we get to really explore who
we are on a deeper level, beyond surviving and masking. Here are some
neurotypes, health conditions, and identities that are common among Autistic
people.

This is not to suggest that you or any individual will be or have any of these, it
is simply a common experience, so it might be worth keeping in mind on your
journey.

Commonly co-occurring neurodivergences & ‘neuro-experiences’:

ADHD (huge overlap!)
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Prosopagnosia (‘face blindness’)
Time Blindness
Aphantasia/Hyperphantasia (absence of ‘mind’s eye’ or abundance)
And many more

Commonly co-occurring conditions:

Anxiety
Depression
OCD
c-PTSD
Migraines
Addictions & Substance use
Eating Disorders
Apraxia
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, especially hypermobile EDS
Dysautonomia, POTS
MCAS
Insomnia & sleep issues
Gastrointestinal issues (IBD, IBS, etc.)
And many more

Commonly co-occurring identities:

gender, romantic & sexual identities that are part of the LGBTQ+
community, being trans, non-binary, aromantic, asexual, lesbian, gay, bi,
pan, etc.

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Self-care
Sensory profile
Those of us who find out we are Autistic later in life often do so during a time
of extreme crisis or Autistic burnout. In these times, we can become
particularly sensitive to sensory input - or we might have been sensitive all
along but were living in survival mode for so long that we suppressed it.

It can be helpful to explore your current sensory profile and do an audit: We

are all sensory-seeking, sensory-avoidant and sensory-neutral in our own
unique ways. How we feel can also vary from day to day or moment to
moment.

If you can, take notes throughout the day: Which sensory input stresses you or
causes pain? Which sensory input reenergises or relaxes you? Reducing
negative input and taking time to engage with positive input can make a
huge difference:

Sense positive negative

smells

tastes

textures

sounds

visuals

movement

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Sensory clashes
Unfortunately, our sensory needs often clash with those of people around us.
It can be useful to do a sensory audit together and discuss clashing needs.
There is rarely a perfect solution for these clashes, but awareness of each
other’s needs can already make a huge difference.

Spoon theory
Maybe you have heard people say “I’m out of spoons” or “I don’t have the
spoons for this”. Spoon theory is a popular metaphor used by Disabled,
chronically ill, and Neurodivergent people to describe their daily energy
levels. A ‘spoon’ symbolises a unit of energy. One day you might wake up with
50 spoons, but another day it might only be 10. Showering might take 5 spoons
on a good day, but 10 on a bad day and 15 if you also have to wash your hair.
The aim is to avoid running out of spoons. If we ‘borrow spoons’ from our
future selves, it will lead to burnout longterm.

Similar to the sensory audit, note down your daily tasks and events for a week
and assign 1-5 spoons to each, depending on whether it cost you energy,
reenergised you, or did a mix of both (then note the difference). Hopefully, this
will help you identify what works for you and what needs changing.

Activity/event took spoons replenish spoons

Missed the bus

Read a book

Called a friend

For people who are not Autistic, Disabled or chronically ill it is important to
know that they usually have a lot more spoons in general and use them up
less quickly.
Read about the origins of Spoon Theory here.

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Find what works for you

A lot of ‘self-care’ advice out there is tailored to non-Autistic people’s needs.
It can be helpful to follow Autistic advocates online and try out some of their
tips. Here are some things that have helped some of us at AUsome:

Embrace your flow/hyperfocus: Many Autistic people aren’t multitaskers.

It might be best to focus on one task at a time. Starting and stopping tasks
can be really draining for many of us. Some people can work on the same
task every day for an hour - others need to get into the flow and work on it
for 5 hours straight without interruption. Whatever works for you, works for
you. Wherever it’s possible to adapt your work processes, do so - there’s
no shame in it. Different things work for different people. You are not less
productive if you do things differently.

Try out body doubling: The idea is simple - have another person with you
in the room (virtually or in person) while you are working on a task. They
can also work on a task of their own. It can be a similar task or something
completely different.

Know your motivation: Autistic people tend to be intrinsically motivated.

It means we do the things we do not for money or status or peer pressure,
but because we are genuinely interested in the activity itself. On the
downside, it can be really hard (or even painful) to do things we are not
interested in. Lean into your interests whenever you can to find motivation
to do things.

Explore your boundaries: This one’s tough, but vital. If you’re Autistic,
chances are that you have had to ignore your own boundaries a lot. As
Autistics, we constantly accommodate others and deny our own reality to
protect ourselves. It can be scary to unlearn this. Saying no to someone
can trigger our rejection sensitivity. It’s okay to get used to it slowly,
practise with safe people and prioritise saying yes to yourself. Also please
be kind to your past self who did the best they could with the resources
they had.

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Sharing our news &

requesting accommodations
Who do you tell that you are Autistic? When is the best time to do it? And how
do you broach the subject? Should you tell a hiring manager before you
accept their job offer? Should you tell a potential partner on your first date?

There’s no one right answer. It depends on so many factors, but ultimately,

you don’t owe anyone your personal information. So share it if and when you
are comfortable.

It can make things easier if you are in control of the setting and the narrative.
Choose a location and time that means you and the other person won’t be
disturbed, hungry, tired or in a rush. You don’t have to tell people in person -
you could write them an email or a letter. You don’t have to surprise them
either - you could send them a message outlining what you have to say, let it
sit with them for a while so they can process it, then meet up and talk about it.

You can help others understand how you feel about being Autistic by
choosing your words in advance. “I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
Disorder” will probably get you a different reaction than “I have some exciting
news: Turns out I’m Autistic!”

If you are disclosing in a work context, you can look into what is often called
‘reasonable accommodation’ or ‘reasonable adjustments’ and make a list of
supports that will benefit your wellbeing (or from your employer’s perspective:
your productivity). Citizen information or disability rights organisations near
you can help you find out more about your rights. If you are part of a union,
you might get support there. If you are studying, consult with your college’s
disability or access officer.

If you are talking to your family or partner, just be aware that people might
have heard lots of frightening misinformation about being Autistic. There’s
also a possibility that they are in denial of their own Autistic neurology.

Feel free to share this brochure or any resources from the resource section
with them to help them understand.

Download our free employer guide here.

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How to react when someone tells you

they are Autistic (for friends & family)
Here are some do’s and don’ts of how to react when someone says they’re
Autistic

What NOT to say when someone tells you they're Autistic:

But you don't look Autistic. (It's not the compliment you think it is.)
When I was young, we didn't have all of this autism stuff... (You did. You
just didn't have the words for it.)
*Random little boy* is Autistic and you're nothing like him. (Well, that's
because I'm an adult.)
Well you seem to be getting on fine, it must be mild. (No, it's spicy! And I
didn't say I wasn't 'getting on'. Also chances are you haven't seen me
without the mask...)
It’s not a disability, it's a superpower! (You mean well, BUT 'disability' is not
a dirty word. And expecting every Autistic person to have 'superpowers' is
kind of toxic. We don't need to be exceptional to be acceptable.)

Instead you can do the following:

Simply thank the person for inviting you into their life. They are sharing
something important with you, which means they trust you with it.
Appreciate their trust.
Ask them what being Autistic means to them or how they feel. Don't tell
them what *you think* you know about 'autism'. Give them space to share
if they want to. Accept if they don't. This is a complex journey for us with
complex emotions.
Don't assume what an Autistic person likes or needs. Ask them. Everyone is
different. There's no one-fits-all.
Most importantly: Simply hold space. We are not asking you for an
assessment or evaluation. You don't need to react with an opinion. Simply
listen. (And if you or a loved one are Autistic too, you can of course bring it
up, but give the other person some space to share first.)

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Embracing
Rediscovering Autistic Joy
When we first discover that we are Autistic, we often focus on damage
control. There are so many things in life that don’t serve us and it can be hard
to change them.

It can be really helpful - and wonderful - to focus on the joys of being Autistic.

As Autistic people, we experience the world and our connections more

intensely. This can be an amazing thing. Two ways to reconnect with our
Autistic joys are SpIns and stims:

SpIns (‘special interests’)

Some people don’t like the term ‘special’ as it might be associated with ‘not
being normal’. Whatever you call them, a lot of us have intense passions and
interests! Some of us only have one specific interest, others circle between a
dozen interests. Maybe you don’t have a special interest because you are
burnt out or because you were bullied for your interests as a child? Or maybe
you were told as an adult that your interest is childish and not age
appropriate?

It can be really beneficial to explore our interests. And it can be a great way
to connect with other Autistic people. Find a community that engages in your
interest (online or offline). It can also be fun to organise lightning talks - short
5-7 minute long talks where everyone can share some pictures or words about
their interest.

Stims
People bounce their leg, rub their nose, click their pens. Almost everybody
stims. Stimming isn’t an Autistic thing, it’s a human thing - Autistics are just
really good at it ;-) Maybe you stop yourself from stimming because you’ve
been told that it’s ‘weird’. But it can be really beneficial - and joyful. Have a
look at our stim poster to find out more:

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Unmasking – a message to everyone

It can be incredibly liberating to finally drop the mask and live our authentic
Autistic lives. But it’s easier said than done and we need to acknowledge the
reasons why we mask.

If you find out you are Autistic later in life, you are usually met with one
message: Unmask. Be your authentic self. Speak your truth. Don’t care what
others think.

But in an instant, liberation becomes a demand. ‘Being yourself’ feels like

another task we fail at. Who even am I? After a lifetime of masking, it’s hard to
know who this ‘true self’ is.

It’s easier said than done when being yourself has got you bullied, excluded,
and harmed in the past. Yes, unmasking is wonderful – at our own pace!

Masking is not deception. It’s self-protection. And it’s not always safe to
unmask. It can be dangerous: physically, emotionally, and financially.

Autistic people rarely only wear one mask. Masks come in layers:
If you are Autistic and a person of colour… or a woman… or queer… or poor… or
multiply Disabled... you wear more than one mask. And unmasking poses
additional dangers.

A message for everyone:

If you say you accept Autistic people the way they are…
… but then you don’t stand up for us
… but then you fire us for not being like everyone else
… but then you exclude the “weird kid” from your group
... but then you don’t respect non-speakers’ communication
… but then you turn a blind eye to racism, homo-, bi-, and transphobia
… but then you get offended if we call you out on it
you don’t accept Autistic people. You’d just like to think you do.

It is not safe for any marginalised group to unmask in front of those who hold
power over us.

Instead of just asking Autistics to unmask, we need to create a society where

it is safe to do so for everyone.

Read this excellent post on masking and Autistic burnout by Kieran Rose.

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Finding community
One aspect of self-care that is often overlooked is access to community.

Nothing compares to finding your neuro-kin. Being in a room with people who
just get it. Who don’t judge, because they’ve been there. Who think that the
way you are is perfectly okay. Shame is a social emotion. We heal from it
through connection. It’s incredibly freeing to share something we are
ashamed of - only to hear that most others in the room can relate, and
always thought they were the only one.

Autistic people are often portrayed as ‘living in their own world’. When really,
nobody is more connected to this world than us. But we face rejection time
and time again, so we might withdraw into ‘our own worlds’ as a response.

Autistics can be as intro- or extroverted as anyone else. It really often

depends on the social context.

So where do you find Autistic community?

The Internet has probably been the most important social space for the
Autistic community. It allows for different ways of communication and we can
connect across borders. Most Autistic people will consider ‘online friends’ real
friends. And most Autistic-led spaces are open to self-identified Autistics.

Look for Autistic-led groups on Discord, Meetup.com, Facebook or regional

platforms
Follow Autistic advocates online
Join an Autistic book club online
Join groups and communities based on your interests - chances are some
members will be Autistic
Attend Autistic-led events such as conferences like Autscape (in person or
sometimes online)
Join more general Disabled-led groups and communities - we all have a
lot in common, even if not everyone will be Autistic
Join LGBTQ+ groups if applicable - there is a huge overlap with the Autistic
community

We hope this booklet has been helpful for you. Please find a selection of
Autistic resources below:

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Further resources
(external third-party links are unaffiliated with AUsome Training)

Communities
AutScape: Annual Conference in the UK
Narratives of Neurodiversity Network: Discord Server about writing
Neuro Pride Ireland: Volunteer-led organisation, annual festival
That Au-some book club: Online book club
The Autistic Art Club: Ireland based, Autistic led events online/in person

Autistic advice (open to non-Autistics)

AAC Users & Allies Ireland
Ask me, I’m an AAC user
Ask Autistic Adults: Resources for parents
Autism Inclusivity

Mental health support

AUsome Directory: Therapists trained by us (worldwide)
Institute for Autism-informed Training & Therapy
Thriving Autistic: Coaching & Therapy

Books
Extensive Spreadsheet of Recommendations by Neuro Pride Ireland
Extensive Book List for Autistic Adults

Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement (free)

Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of
Stigma by Kieran Rose and Amy Pearson PhD
Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults by Dr. Luke Beardon
Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty
Different, not less by Chloé Hayden
Drama Queen: One Autistic Woman and a Life of Unhelpful Labels by Sara
Gibbs

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Books
I will die on this hill - Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children who
deserve a better World by Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards
Letters to My Weird Sisters: On Autism and Feminism by Joanne Limburg
Loud Hands: Autistic People Speaking (Anthology) Julia Bascom
Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker
Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum
by Erin Ekins
Sincerely, your Autistic child by Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon Davenport,
Morénike Giwa Onaiwu
Speechless by Fiacre Ryan
Standing Up for Myself by Evaleen Whelton
Stim: An Autistic Anthology edited by Lizzie Huxley-Jones
Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults by Finn Gratton
Trans and Autistic: Stories from Life at the Intersection by Noah Adams
and Bridget Liang
Typed Words Loud Voices edited by Amy Sequenzia & Elizabeth J. Grace
Understanding Autistic Burnout by Viv Dawes
We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation by Eric Garcia
What Do You Love Most About Life? Compiled by Chris Bonnello
What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic by Annie Kotowics

Blogs & Websites

AUsome Training Blog
Autistamatic
Autistic, not weird
Communication First
Infinite Diversity
Lives in the Balance
NeuroClastic
Neurodivergent Rebel
Neurodiversity Training International
Not an Autism Mom
Reframing Autism
The Autistic Advocate
Therapist Neurodiversity Collective

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Facebook
Aucademy
Ausome Bullhorn
AUsome Training
AutAngel
Autie-biographical Comics
Autistically Minded
Autistically Scott
Autistic and living the dream
Autistic, Typing
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network
Black Girl, Lost Keys
Communication First
Greg Santucci, OT
I CAN Network
I’ve been Autistic all along?
Kristy Forbes - Autism & ND Support
Life through my Lens
NeuroClastic
Neurodivergent Rebel
NeuroWild
Nigh.functioning.autism
Reframing Autism
Spectrum Gaming
Spectrumy
The Autistic OT
The Autistic Teacher
The Neurodivergent Teacher
The Occuplaytional Therapist

Connect with AUsome Training:

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Instagram
ADHD Alien
A spoonful of pain
Autistic Book Club
My Autistic Soul
My Neurodivergent Soul
Neuro Divers
The Blindboy Podcast

Twitter/X
Ann Memmott (autism research)
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