Spectrum Women Walking to the Beat of Autism

spectrum women walking to the beat of autism edited by barb cook and dr michelle garnett. foreword by lisa morgan. 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. barb cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. michelle garnett's comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide extensive recommendations. autistic advocates including liane holliday willey, anita lesko, jeanette purkis, artemisia and samantha craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect