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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. Read more
Publisher : Routledge
Publication date : June 5, 2023
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 292 pages
ISBN-10 : 103215022X
ISBN-13 : 22
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.98 x 0.66 x 9.02 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #17,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Psychopathology #9 in Children & Adolescent's Autism Spectrum #491 in Mental Health (Books)
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Format: Paperback
Now this book is helpful. Helped me feel seen. Subtleties addressed. I’m F 59 and just waking up to spectrum concept for myself. This book shares some of the inner experience and that’s where I become aware of the spectrum characteristics, as is the case for many females. This book could also be helpful for males who present with more of the female type of expression of spectrum. This is also a good book for people who are elsewhere along the gender, continuum or not identifying with any gender. The authors are very conscientious about their languaging and explain it at the beginning. This book looks at the spectrum experience and ADHD thru the lens of high sensitivity which I appreciate because I first identified as HSP, Highly Sensitive Person. And then ADHD. And lastly spectrum. But all along I saw that high sensitivity is common across all. I think that their perspective helps to stretch beyond the DSM categories and look at what’s real. That’s probably my favorite thing about this book because it’s answering a question that I had which is I wish someone would discuss: What’s the difference between ADHD, high sensitivity and being on the spectrum. Am I one? Am I all?
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025 by T. Bergeson
Format: Paperback
Autism is not my primary interest, rather, it’s early developmental trauma. However, while taking one of Dr. Wayland’s classes on parenting challenging children, I noticed that most of the parents in the class either had children who were autistic or had adopted children who had experienced trauma. Many of the challenges with which some (not most!) adoptive parents like me and (some?) autism parents struggle are strikingly similar. I am also a researcher in the field of social science. So, the first thing that impressed me was the approach the authors took toward developing the book. They relied not only on research, but also on their own clinical experience and on extensive input and reviews from autistic individuals. This is a terrific example of community-based participatory research. Researchers are increasingly recognizing the limitations of traditional, western research methods as well as the validity of information coming from individuals with “lived experience.” (Personally, I don’t like the term “lived experience,” because all people have experience living. The issue is WHOSE lived experience we take into account; too often, it isn’t that of the population of focus). I appreciated the authors’ use of the straightforward term “experts” to describe their autistic contributors. We need to acknowledge individuals from populations being studied as having equal–if not more–expertise compared with researchers or providers (clinicians). One equity question I have, though, is whether autistic contributors were compensated in any way. This could have been a challenge, if the authors didn’t have any grant funding for the book (which may have been the case). The authors were intentional in taking an equity-based approach–another increasing and important goal in social science research. At the beginning of the book, they explain wording choices they have made. Many authors recommend using “person first” language (e.g., an individual with autism), to suggest that a particular characteristic does not define an individual. However, I think what really matters is how members of the population of interest want to be referred. Sometimes a characteristic or experience is a key part of their identity. For example, I have talked with a number of individuals who consider foster care as a key part of their identity, so they would prefer to be referred to as “former foster youth” rather than “a person who has experienced foster care.” Based on input from autistics, the authors often use “identity first” language (but not always, since preferences varied among the autistic experts.) In addition, while adhering to DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria, the authors clearly describe the many varying ways in which autism can present. It probably wouldn’t have been appropriate for this book, but I’d be interested to hear the authors’ thoughts on the diagnostic criteria and whether they think any should be changed. I’d also be interested to learn more about people who have some of the neurodivergent characteristics of autism, but who don’t meet the diagnostic criteria (again, outside the scope of the book.) Another important equity piece is the authors’ intentional inclusion of research on girls. In the past, most medical research has focused on White males (excepting research that was highly risky for study participants, such as developing gynecological medical procedures or learning about the long-term effects of syphilis; in these and other studies, researchers exploited Black people). Research that focuses only on White males can put females and BIPOC individuals at risk, if findings are generalized to them. For example, heart attack symptoms can be very different for men versus women. Relying only on men’s heart attack symptoms means that heart attacks are more likely to be missed in women than in men. The book is very readable–not too technical (or boring!), with many quotes from autistic experts. It is also very well edited–in part, thanks to detail-oriented autistic reviewers. Part one includes separate chapters on features of autism. Part two discusses both challenges for and strengths of autistic individuals. I won’t list the similarities in the symptoms, behaviors, challenges, and strengths that I noticed were common across people with autism and those who’ve experienced early developmental trauma (there were a lot!) but now I’m intrigued to learn more about WHY these similarities exist. (though I don’t think the research is there yet!) I also think it’s important to consider that many of the supports and services that benefit autistic individuals could also benefit individuals affected by early developmental trauma. This could be an efficient way to increase the quality and breadth of supportive services to more than one population.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023 by Sharon V.
Format: Paperback
This is probably the most accurate description of Autism from a book. I am delighted to read this and feel this is a must read for all who live life with, among or around ASD.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2025 by Tavo
Format: Paperback
I have recommended this to ALL my friends with children with Autism. This is such an eye opening book and I only wish it had been written sooner! It was published in 2023 and has so many studies and first hand experiences from adults living with autism. My son is almost 11 and having a better understanding of autism is so important so that I can help him as he continues to grow up! The way they present the ideas in this book are very well laid out and while it says it is a guide for clinicians, I think this is a very useful tool for anyone looking to better understand autism or to help guide their small humans into adulthood with this condition!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025 by Naty Sanchez Naty Sanchez
Format: Kindle
This is the most comprehensive book or article on autism that I've read to include co-existing conditions both psychological and physical that may be associated with autism. Kudos to the author and contributors!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2025 by Cath Price
Format: Paperback
Is This Autism? I have had the pleasure of reading Is This Autism: A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else and Is This Autism, A Companion Guide for Diagnosing by Drs. Donna Henderson and Sarah Waylan. These books, and their associated training by the authors, should be considered the gold standard in texts on neurodiversity-affirming evaluations of Autistic individuals across the lifespan. Anyone providing Autism assessments or supports should read and follow the guidelines provided in these thoughtfully written works. Many Autistic individuals were interviewed and included in the process of informing the author’s work for these books, and they treated this process with the respect and care that the Autistic community deserves. To clinicians involved with assessment and support for Autistic and/or other Neurodivergent individuals (which includes almost all providers-- whether they know it or not), this set of books should be required reading to guide and inform your clinical practices. To my fellow Neurodivergent tribe, Congratulations! The mental health field is finally starting to understand. I also recommend this book to you; I believe this book will be an invaluable guide in your process of seeking identification or validation of your lived experience. This book will also help you to be a more informed consumer of clinical evaluations of Autism and Autistic mental health care and supports. --Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist, Dr. Jennifer I. Huffman
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023 by JH
Format: Kindle
I feel like this book gets down to the facts without a lot of fluff. And yet, it's not boring.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024 by Dubbean