I think I might be autistic : a guide to autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and self-discovery for adults / by Cynthia Kim.
In her forties, the author was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. She addresses aspects of living with ASD as a late-diagnosed adult, including coping with the emotional effect of discovering oneself to be autistic and deciding with whom to share the diagnosis and how.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780989597111
- Physical Description: 110 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
- Publisher: [United States] : Narrow Gauge, [2013]
- Copyright: ©2013
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Special Interests - Social Communication Challenges - Sensory Sensitivities"--Cover.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Autism spectrum disorder : definition and traits -- I think I might be autistic. Now what? -- Paths to realization -- Is this me? -- Autism as a sensemaking narrative -- Mourning the loss -- Healing the child (or younger self) -- Seeking a diagnosis or not -- Obtaining a formal assessment -- Types of assessments -- Preparing for your ASD assessment -- What an adult ASD assessment consists of -- A moment of suspension -- The follow up appointment -- Moving forward -- Time to change? -- Disclosing your ASD -- An evolving sense of self -- Closing thoughts.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Branch Library | 616.8588 KIM (Text) | 36015000484218 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
