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The Autism FAQ
Everything You Wanted to Know About Diagnosis & Autistic Life
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An autism primer by an autistic person (co-written with a trusted therapist)!
What's it like to be autistic? As many as one in forty-five people live that reality every day, but our culture remains full of myths, stigma, and dangerous misunderstandings of this type of neurodiversity.
This guide to life on the autism spectrum is a must-read for autistic adults, their friends, coworkers, partners, and parentsβand for anyone who wants to understand the experiences of many people they meet every day.
The Autism FAQ by Joe Biel, who was diagnosed as an adult, offers insights into what itβs like to be autistic. He is joined by the bestselling Dr. Faith G. Harper, who speaks from her experience as a parent, friend, and therapist to autistic people. Their real talk and accessible language discuss a wide range of topics, including the diagnostic criteria for autism and how they play out in practice, what it means for autism to be a disability, and co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety.
They answer many frequently asked questions from neurotypicals and offer some basic life and social skills that the world doesn't always think to explicitly teach autistic folks. Most importantly, they affirm the many strengths of the autistic brain and point the way to a world where autism is just another way of being.
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The Autism FAQ by Joe Biel and Faith G. Harper is often praised for its accessible and clear explanation of autism, providing valuable insights for those seeking to understand the condition better. Reviewers appreciate the practical advice, personal stories, and the focus on empowerment, making it a useful resource for both autistic individuals and their families. The book's blend of professional expertise and lived experience is highlighted as particularly impactful.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781648411175
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 February 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Microcosm Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Joe Biel is a self-made autistic publisher and filmmaker who draws origins, inspiration, and methods from punk rock. He is the founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing and co-founder of the Portland Zine Symposium. He has been featured in Time Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Art of Autism, Utne Reader, Oregonian, Broken Pencil, Punk Planet, Bulletproof Radio, Spectator (Japan), G33K (Korea), and Maximum Rocknroll. He is the author of People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business, Good Trouble: Building a Successful Life & Business on the Spectrum, Manspressions: Decoding Men's Behavior, Make a Zine, The CIA Makes Science Fiction Unexciting, Proud to be Retarded, Bicycle Culture Rising, and more. He is the director of five feature films and hundreds of short films, including Aftermass: Bicycling in a Post-Critical Mass Portland, $100 & A T-Shirt, and the Groundswell film series. The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy described Biel as "not trained in pedagogy." He lives in Portland, Ore and his work can be found at joebiel.net
Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN is a bad-ass, funny lady with a PhD. She's a licensed professional counselor, board supervisor, certified sexologist, and applied clinical nutritionist with a private practice and consulting business in San Antonio, TX. She has been an adjunct professor and a TEDx presenter, and proudly identifies as a woman of color and uppity intersectional feminist. She is the author of the book Unf*ck Your Brain and many other popular zines and books on subjects such as anxiety, depression, and grief. She is available as a public speaker and for corporate and clinical trainings.
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