The Subtle Spectrum

An Honest Account of Autistic Discovery, Relationships and Identity

By: Joanna Grace

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Paperback | 14 June 2021 | Edition Number 1

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322 Pages

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Am I autistic, or is autism something I suff er from? Should I come out, to my friends, to my family, to the people I work with? Should I drop the mask? How can I explain my experience to a neurotypical world?

The Subtle Spectrum off ers an exploration into the postdiagnostic landscape of autism and the transformative journey of one woman, from her awareness of diff erence, 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 refl ective opportunity for people to gain a better understanding of the experience of being autistic. 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 experience to give true insight into the life of an autistic person, both pre- and post- diagnosis.

Written with a raw and engaging honesty, this is a crucial read for anybody who identifi es as autistic as an adult or teenager, or anyone looking to support somebody exploring diagnosis. It will also provide an invaluable insight for social workers, educators and relationships counsellors working with autistic people.

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This wise and compassionate book provides a roadmap toward what author Jo Grace wonderfully calls 'a small private place, unseen by the outside world, a hidden gem' -- to personal acceptance of oneself as autistic, and the discovery of autistic community, in a world built for non-autistic people. It's engaging and uplifting reading for anyone on the spectrum, and for readers who want to comprehend the nature of autistic experience.

Steve Silberman, author, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

Grace writes with candour and intensity and this book supports those currently looking to claim an autistic identity as a definition of self, 'like a handrail you grab when trying to stand unaided'.

It will also be of value to those working with adolescents and adults with a diagnosis of autism.

Mary Mountstephen, SEN Magazine

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