"Autism doesn't 'Go Away' when you 'Grow Up'": Adult Autism Literature Public

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This list includes mostly: - both fiction and non-fiction books - characters over the age of 18 - characters explicitly diagnosed or considered to have autistic traits according to the consensus of other neurodivergent readers - authors that are neurodivergent identifying, regardless of diagnosis, and are preferably trans and/or BIPOC. If an author is white, ensure that the author is not writing on behalf of the lived experience of neurodivergent people of color, and rather only their own lived experiences. This list is already overwhelmingly white. - preferably do not overly center a romantic/sexual plot or self-help - preferably do have an audiobook - does not sensationalize the "supercrip" narrative of people "succeeding in capitalism-despite their disabilities" Attempts were made to vet books for positive and meaningful representation, but since I have not yet read all the books there may be gaps. For some characters, especially those who may …

  1. Ten Steps to Nanette de 

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    Gadsby's unique stand-up special Nanette was a viral success that left audiences captivated by her blistering honesty and her ability …

  2. BORN ON A BLUE DAY de 

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    A journey into one of the most fascinating minds alive today—guided by the owner himself.

    Bestselling author Daniel Tammet (Thinking …

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  3. The Midnight Library de 

  4. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child de , , , et 1 autre

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    A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child …

  5. Model Home de 

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    The three Maxwell siblings keep their distance from the lily-white gated enclave outside Dallas where they grew up. When their …

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  6. Odd Girl Out : An Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World de ,

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    From early childhood, Laura James knew she was different, but it wasn't until her mid-forties that she found out why. …

  7. Cat's Cradle de 

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  8. The Deep de , , , et 1 autre

    Yetu holds the memories for her people—water-dwelling descendants of pregnant African slave women thrown overboard by slave owners—who live idyllic …

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  9. The Colour of Magic de  (Discworld, #1)

    Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestsellers in England, where they have garnered him a revered position …

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  10. Failure to Communicate de  (Xandri Corelel)

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    As one of the only remaining autistics in the universe, Xandri Corelel has faced a lot of hardship, and she's …

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  11. The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy de 

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    Seconds before the Earth is demolished for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is saved by Ford Prefect, a researcher for …

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  12. A Half-Built Garden de 

    On a warm March night in 2083, Judy Wallach-Stevens wakes to a warning of unknown pollutants in the Chesapeake Bay. …

  13. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency de  (Dirk Gently, #1)

    There is a long tradition of Great Detectives and Dirk Gently does not belong to it. But his search for …

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  14. The Outside de  (The Outside)

    Autistic scientist Yasira Shien has developed a radical new energy drive that could change the future of humanity. But when …

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