{"product_id":"9781648411175","title":"The Autism FAQ","description":"Author: Joe Biel\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781648411175\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Microcosm Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 15 Dec 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA autism primer by an autistic person (co-written with a trusted therapist)!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat\u0026amp;#x27;s it like to be autistic? As many as one in forty-five people live that reality every day, but our culture remains full of myths, stigma, and dangerous misunderstandings of this type of neurodiversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide to life on the autism spectrum is a must-read for autistic adults, their friends, coworkers, partners, and parents-and for anyone who wants to understand the experiences of many people they meet every day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoe Biel, who was diagnosed as an adult, writes about what it\u0026amp;#x27;s like to be autistic, joined by the bestselling Dr. Faith G. Harper who speaks from her experience as a parent, friend, and therapist to autistic people. Their real talk and accessible language discusses a wide range of topics, including the diagnostic criteria for autism and how they play out in practice, what it means for autism to be a disability, and co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey answer many frequently asked questions from neurotypicals, and offer some basic life and social skills that the world doesn\u0026amp;#x27;t always think to explicitly teach autistic folks. Most of all, they affirm the many strengths of the autistic brain and point the way to a world where autism is just another way of being.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46836350091422,"sku":"ADS-9781648411175","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781648411175.jpg?v=1778738457","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781648411175","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}