What Works for Autistic Adults

What Works for Autistic Adults | Luke Beardon

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This could be subtitled, "Autism Mythbusters," as that's the focus of the book. It's written in the first person plural (you), addressing the people of the autistic community, which is helpful if you've been socially conditioned to mask and pass as one of the "Predominant Neurotype" (PNT), as it points out the impositions likely to have been put upon you, & towards any internalised ablism you may be suffering with.
It's also helpful, I think, ⬇️

Bookwomble ... for PNT readers to get insights into the autistic experience, understanding that this is granular and not general, and to hopefully help them to review their own received assumptions about autism.
Reading one section on the difficulties encountered by autistic people navigating the PNT world, I was doubting the validity of my own recent autism self-identification, and helpful Dr. Beardon followed this up with a section on autism imposter ⬇️ 9mo

Bookwomble ... syndrome - it's as if he knew! (I'll still struggle with this for a while, but it's helpful to understand that it's a common struggle.)
A thoughtful and thought-provoking book, brief and accessible, whetting my appetite for something a bit weightier: I'm open to suggestions if anybody has any 😊 9mo

TieDyeDude I know individuals who have been struggling with a diagnosis of autism as an adult; lots of what-if questions, frustration with the lack of mental health resources, the lack of understanding from others, especially the "spectrum" aspect. Best wishes on your journey. I've heard that adult autism groups on Facebook are a good resource 9mo

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Bookwomble @TieDyeDude Thank you, Andrew 😊 I came off Facebook for my mental health, but fortunately I have a supportive wife and children, and colleagues (those I've told) who are accepting and non-judgemental. It's a good position to set out from. 9mo

quietlycuriouskate Oh, lordy, autism imposter syndrome: how many times have I told myself I'm not autistic enough (whatever that even means)... usually right before I have to flee from imminent overwhelm but can't figure out how to extricate myself from the conversation. 9mo

quietlycuriouskate I recall finding this book both sensible and helpful a couple of years ago. (It's not that recent, hence it talks about Asperger's.)

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Bookwomble @quietlycuriouskate All the Yep! (To your 1st comment.) Despite intense social anxiety, all of my jobs have been people-facing in a variety of roles, which I've long wondered about. I think it's because I've a framework to operate in & know what's expected of me, and I can be flexible within those parameters. ~ I think I recall a radio interview with the author of that book, which was probably the time it was published. On my radar now, thanks 😊 9mo

quietlycuriouskate Structure makes all the difference, I find. I'm fine (well, I mean it still takes a lot of processing during and post) with socialising around a shared interest or task, but free-form aimless chat is a nightmare. 9mo

Bookwomble @quietlycuriouskate It's lots of people and loud noise that sets me off, especially if they're people I don't know well, but I can shut down even if I do know them well. It's contextual and, annoyingly, not always predictable! 9mo

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