The subtle spectrum a journey of autistic discovery, relationships and identity / Joanna Grace.
| Author/creator | Grace, Joanna |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Mapping experiences of being a diagnosed autistic : more of a doodle than an ordinance survey map -- Travelling from autism awareness to autistic identity -- Fragments of difference -- Reflections on difference -- Fragments of awareness -- Moving between difference and awareness -- Diagnosis -- The report -- Blog part one : the first weeks after diagnosis -- Reflecting on the impact of diagnosis on my identity -- Blog part two : the first months after diagnosis -- Reflection -- Blog part three : half a year after diagnosis -- Reflection : history repeating -- Love across a neurodiverse divide -- Reflection : interoception -- Emotional connection -- Pregnancy -- Special interests -- Reflection : recognising the impossibility of change was crucial -- To be identified is our pride. |
| Abstract | "Am I autistic, or is autism something I suffer 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 offers an exploration into the post-diagnostic landscape of autism and the transformative journey of one woman, from her awareness of difference, 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 reflective opportunity for people to better understand 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 identifies 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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2020053679 |
| ISBN | 9780367709228 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780367709235 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |