Spectrum Women : Walking to the Beat of Autism.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (338 pages)
Intro -- Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism, edited by Barb Cook and Dr. Michelle Garnett -- Foreword by Lisa Morgan -- Preface -- Prologue by Barb Cook -- Chapter 1. Finding Your Tribe by Maura Campbell -- Chapter 2. Growing up on the Spectrum by Jen Elcheson and Barb Cook -- Chapter 3. Identity: A Beautiful Work in Progress by ARtemisia -- Chapter 4. Diversity, Gender, Intersectionality, and Feminism by Catriona Stewart -- Chapter 5. Personal Relationships by Jen Elcheson and Anita Lesko -- Chapter 6. Socializing, Anxiety, and Addictions by Barb Cook -- Chapter 7. Personal Safety by Liane Holliday Willey -- Chapter 8. A Real Parent by Samantha Craft -- Chapter 9. Independence by Barb Cook -- Chapter 10. Promoting Positive Employment by Jeanette Purkis -- Chapter 11. Our Sensory Worlds by Kate Ross, Jen Elcheson, and Barb Cook -- Chapter 12. Communication by Becca Lory -- Chapter 13. Emotional Regulation by Renata Jurkévythz -- Chapter 14. Executive Functioning by Terri Mayne, Maura Campbell, and Kate Ross -- Chapter 15. General Health by Kate Ross and Anita Lesko -- Chapter 16. Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions by Anita Lesko -- Chapter 17. Considering Autistic Life and Mental Wellness by Dena Gassner -- Chapter 18. Self-Care by Becca Lory, Catriona Stewart, and Kate Ross -- Chapter 19. Intense Interests by Christine Jenkins with Renata Jurkévythz -- Chapter 20. And Another Thing… -- About the Contributors -- References -- Additional Bibliography -- Recommended Resources -- Index -- Blank Page.
This is an edited collection that tackles a range of issues that affect autistic women, including chapters on growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care. Well-known writers provide advice, support and empowerment to fellow autistic women, and expert Michelle Garnett provides professional commentary for each chapter.