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It’s time to demystify all the popular misconceptions about autism! Joe Biel and Dr. Faith Harper (co-authors of The Autism Relationships Handbook) team up to answer all your questions, large and small.
The Autism FAQ is a resource for autistic and non-autistic people who want to understand autism better. The co-authors bring their expertise, humor, and firsthand knowledge to shed light on a type of human experience lived by 1 in 59 people (or maybe even more!).
There aren’t nearly enough books by and for autistic adults! When Joe, the co-author, came out as autistic at age 31, people started to ask questions, and they are still asking. This book answers questions big and small, including:
- What is autism?
- What is it like to be autistic?
- Are there more autistic people now than there used to be or is it just diagnosed more often?
- How can I get officially diagnosed?
- How do I get along with the autistic person in my life?
- What are common problems autistic people face?
- Why would anyone have a problem with stimming?
- What should I do when raising an autistic child?
- Is [insert common myth about autism] true?
- Can autistic people be empathetic?
- What is the best thing that being autistic has taught you?
- And so many more!
This is a collaboration by Joe Biel, Microcosm’s autistic publisher, Dr. Faith G. Harper, a therapist with a specialty in neurodivergence. Their previous books together—The Autism Relationships Handbook, How to Be Accountable, and Unf*ck Your Writing—combine wit, brain science, and tons of personality to make culturally loaded concepts clear and easy to put into practice.
As of June 27th, this project has raised $4,400 of their $4,000 goal. This project has 21 days left to raise as much as it can. For a pledge of $10, you will get one eBook. For a pledge of $15, you will get one book. To learn more and to pledge money, go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microcosmpublishing/autism-faq-everything-you-want-to-know-about-autistic-life?
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