Splitting Hairs (An Essay)
A short personal essay from David Finch, author of The Journal of Best Practices, reflecting on autism, marriage, and self-discovery with his characteristic humor.
Connecting with Autism Spectrum: How to Talk, how to Listen, And Why You Shouldn’t Call It High Functioning
A guide to communicating respectfully and effectively with autistic people, and rethinking common but harmful language like “high functioning.”
Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
A sweeping history of autism from Steve Silberman, tracing how the diagnosis emerged and evolved, and making the case for embracing neurodiversity rather than pathologizing difference.
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome
A comprehensive clinical reference from Tony Attwood covering the traits, challenges, and support strategies associated with Asperger’s/autism across the lifespan.
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
Devon Price explores the toll of camouflaging autistic traits to fit in, and makes the case for unmasking and self-acceptance instead.
Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
A memoir and guide from autistic educator Stephen Shore, reflecting on his path from a nonverbal childhood to a life centered on autism advocacy.
Atypical: Life with Aspergers in 20 1/3 Chapters
A candid, often funny memoir about growing up autistic and the trial-and-error of building relationships and independence.
Getting Control: Overcoming Your Obsessions and Compulsions
A practical self-help guide from Lee Baer for understanding and managing OCD symptoms.
The Imp of the Mind: Exploring the Silent Epidemic of Obsessive Bad Thoughts
Lee Baer explores intrusive, taboo, or “bad” thoughts and why having them doesn’t mean acting on them — a common source of shame in OCD.
The Doubting Disease: Help for Scrupulosity and Religious Compulsions
A guide addressing scrupulosity, a form of OCD centered on moral or religious doubt and compulsions.