My Big Autism Reading Adventure and 3 Mini Reviews

In this episode of Autistic Beyond the Label, host Dana Colarusso shares her personal journey through autism literature, discussing key insights from various books that have shaped her understanding of autism. She emphasizes the importance of communication, sensory processing, and the unique experiences of autistic individuals. The episode features reviews of 'More Than Words' and 'To Siri with Love,' as well as an exploration of Temple Grandin's 'The Autistic Brain,' highlighting the evolving understanding of autism and the significance of recognizing individual strengths.

Key topics:

• As a parent of an autistic child, reading is essential but reading fatigue can delay exploring helpful books
• Books like 'More Than Words' serve as practical guides.
• Understanding sensory processing is crucial for effective communication.

• 'To Siri with Love' offers relatable insights into parenting an autistic child.
• Temple Grandin's work emphasizes the uniqueness of the autistic brain.

• Personal stories in autism literature can provide comfort and understanding.
• Recognizing strengths in autistic individuals can lead to meaningful opportunities.
• The understanding of autism continues to evolve with ongoing research.

BOOKS CITED IN THIS PODCAST:

More Than Words: A Parents Guide to Building Interaction and Language Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties by Fern Sussman, Illustrated by Robin Baird Lewis. 424 pages

ISBN-10. 0921145411. Publication date January 1, 2012.

To Siri with Love: A Mother, Her Autistic Son, and the Kindness of Machines by Judith Newman. 256 pages

ISBN.10178429828X

ISBN.13978-1784298289

Published by Harper on August 22, 2017.

The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across theSpectrum by Temple Grandin with Richard Panek. 256 pages

ISBN.10.0547636458

Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt April, 2014.

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Music composed by and used with the permission of Peter de Mello