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The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery: Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult
In this first-of-its-kind book, Sol Smith combines current research, his personal experience as an autistic adult, and...
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In this first-of-its-kind book, Sol Smith combines current research, his personal experience as an autistic adult, and lessons learned as an educator to show how others living with the condition can transcend common mischaracterizations, embrace self-acceptance, overcome shame, and gain the skills to function and flourish
When writer and professor Sol Smith was diagnosed with autism as an adult, a lifetime of "noisy brain" and rumination, of intuiting that he experienced the world differently from others, suddenly made sense. Rather than feeling shame and continuing to hide his neuro-differences, he used his experience as an educator to create ways to articulate and explore these differences and, in the process, develop life skills to better communicate and work with neurotypical people. He decided to share his insights, and the response was overwhelming -- his informative videos on TikTok and YouTube quickly gained millions of views. Smith understood that neurodivergent people often feel that nothing they have been taught relates to how they experience the world. To resolve this conflict, they try to change or mask who they are, which causes isolation, depression, and anxiety over time. So he advised the opposite: understand yourself, accept yourself, and reduce conflict. People don't need to "fix" themselves or "overcome" a personality flaw -- they need to learn to understand their identity and adjust their environment accordingly. Building on these insights, The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery lays out a blueprint for flourishing with autism and neurodivergence. Topics include: - common misconceptions and misunderstanding around autism
- tips for managing imposter syndrome
- strategies for addressing the challenges inherent in "unmasking"
- how to embrace authenticity Designed to help readers peel away the shell of anxiety and shame that has calcified around their lives, The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery offers a better understanding of what it means to be neurodivergent and how to function effectively in relationships at home, at work, and in the wider world.
Author: Sol Smith
Publisher: New World Library
Published: 04/22/2025
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781608689989
About the Author
Sol Smith is a writer, educator, and researcher who is autistic, dyslexic, and living with ADHD. He is the father of four neurodivergent children and the husband of a wife with ADHD. Sol has taught college for 22 years and is a well-known TikTok personality and life coach to people with autism and ADHD. He is a certified autism specialist and offers small group interactions and courses through his website. He has also worked with municipalities, corporations, and health services in the US, Australia, England, and Canada to develop video content, guidelines, and learning modules about and for neurodivergent people in the workplace. ProfessorSol.com
When writer and professor Sol Smith was diagnosed with autism as an adult, a lifetime of "noisy brain" and rumination, of intuiting that he experienced the world differently from others, suddenly made sense. Rather than feeling shame and continuing to hide his neuro-differences, he used his experience as an educator to create ways to articulate and explore these differences and, in the process, develop life skills to better communicate and work with neurotypical people. He decided to share his insights, and the response was overwhelming -- his informative videos on TikTok and YouTube quickly gained millions of views. Smith understood that neurodivergent people often feel that nothing they have been taught relates to how they experience the world. To resolve this conflict, they try to change or mask who they are, which causes isolation, depression, and anxiety over time. So he advised the opposite: understand yourself, accept yourself, and reduce conflict. People don't need to "fix" themselves or "overcome" a personality flaw -- they need to learn to understand their identity and adjust their environment accordingly. Building on these insights, The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery lays out a blueprint for flourishing with autism and neurodivergence. Topics include: - common misconceptions and misunderstanding around autism
- tips for managing imposter syndrome
- strategies for addressing the challenges inherent in "unmasking"
- how to embrace authenticity Designed to help readers peel away the shell of anxiety and shame that has calcified around their lives, The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery offers a better understanding of what it means to be neurodivergent and how to function effectively in relationships at home, at work, and in the wider world.
Author: Sol Smith
Publisher: New World Library
Published: 04/22/2025
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781608689989
About the Author
Sol Smith is a writer, educator, and researcher who is autistic, dyslexic, and living with ADHD. He is the father of four neurodivergent children and the husband of a wife with ADHD. Sol has taught college for 22 years and is a well-known TikTok personality and life coach to people with autism and ADHD. He is a certified autism specialist and offers small group interactions and courses through his website. He has also worked with municipalities, corporations, and health services in the US, Australia, England, and Canada to develop video content, guidelines, and learning modules about and for neurodivergent people in the workplace. ProfessorSol.com
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