Though our understanding of autism has greatly expanded, many autistic individuals are still missed or misdiagnosed. This highly accessible book clarifies many ways that autism can present, particularly in people who camouflage to hide their autistic traits.
The authors take the reader step by step through the diagnostic criteria, incorporating the latest research as well as quotes from over 100 autistic contributors that bring that research to life. They also describe many aspects of autism that are not included in the current diagnostic criteria, such as autistic strengths and co-occurring disorders. Readers will learn about highly relevant topics, such as different types of empathy, sensory systems that are not well known, neuro-crash and burn out, and relative versus absolute thinking.
This book provides a deep, current, and neurodiversity-affirmative understanding of the less obvious presentations of autism. It is relevant to all healthcare professionals, educators, family members, autistic individuals, and anyone who is curious about autism. A clinical companion guide, Is This Autism? A Companion Guide for Diagnosing, is available for clinicians who make mental health diagnoses.
Donna Henderson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She’s a frequent lecturer and provides training and consultation for other healthcare professionals.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Donna Henderson has an employment relationship with The Stixrud Group. She receives royalties as a published author. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Donna Henderson is a contributing author for Psychotherapy Networker.
Sarah Wayland, PhD, is the founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, and co-founder of The Behavior Revolution. She provides neurodiversity-affirmative support, education, and community for parents of neurodivergent children.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sarah Wayland has an employment relationship with Guiding Exceptional Parents, LLC and receives royalties as a published author. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sarah Wayland is a contributing author with Psychotherapy Networker.
Jamell White, PhD, LCSW-C, has a background in clinical social work, special education, and human development, and specializes in working with autistic children, adolescents and adults. She has over 20 years of clinical experience.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jamell White maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Cape Fox Facilities Services/Concentric Methods (NIMH) and Capital Youth Services/Rathbone & Associates. He receives royalties as a published author. Jamell White receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jamell White is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the National Association of Social Workers, the Council for Exceptional Children, and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals.
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