We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation by Eric Garcia

Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price

Dr. Devon Price, an Autistic psychologist, brings to light the phenomenon of masked autism: Autistic people who put in a tremendous effort to "mask" and hide that they are Autistic from the people around them, sometimes doing so well as to evade diagnosis and not even realize themselves that they are Autistic. Dr. Price describes how detrimental masking can be to the mental health of Autistic people, and lays down a framework for Autistic readers to "unmask" and embrace their true selves. While the target audience is Autistic people, anyone can learn a tremendous deal about autism through reading Dr. Price's discussions of mental health, stigma, and neurodiversity.

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity

This anthology of essays, collected by the Autistic Women and Non-Binary Network, is targeted at the parents of Autistic children. In each essay, an Autistic adult addresses parents of Autistic children and shares what they wish their own parents had known about autism and done differently in raising them. The set of authors is astoundingly diverse, showcasing the writing talent of Autistic women of color, LGBTQ Autistic women, and non-binary Autistic people. Essays like "Change the World, Not Your Child" by Lei Wiley-Mydske focus on parents as advocates, while "Empathy and Non-Verbal Cures" by Dusya Lyubovskaya gives more practical advice.

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant

Barry Prizant, an allistic (non-autistic) speech-language pathologist, discusses new ways for parents and family members who support Autistic children to approach their Autistic loved ones. Instead of viewing autistic behaviors as a checklist of symptoms to be eliminated, Prizant helps allistic people think about things from the Autistic perspective, and encourages allistic family members to embrace their Autistic loved ones for who they are; and see how many things Autistic people do are coping mechanisms for dealing with a world that is only built for allistic people. Prizant offers parents better and more effective methods for supporting their Autistic kids which build on their strengths and lead to better-behaved children and a better quality of life.

Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women by Sarah Bargiela

Sarah Bargiela, an allistic (non-autistic) clinical psychologist, interviews Autistic women about their experiences and how being a woman has affected their experiences of autism and underdiagnosis. Their stories are illustrated in a charming style that makes even the most clinical information accessible and easy to understand. The three Autistic women in the book are amalgamations of stories from many Autistic women who Bargiela interviewed. Painted most clearly is the way that patriarchal gender norms pushed onto women make life especially hard for Autistic women, who face increased pressure to mask their Autistic traits and navigate more complicated, exhausting, and confusing social expectations which are placed on women.

Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism: Voices From Across the Spectrum by Eva A. Mendes

Eva Mendes, an allistic (non-autistic) relationship therapist specializing in clients on the autism spectrum, interviews Autistic people from across the LGBTQ community about their lives and experiences. The personal narratives of interviewees are shared verbatim, allowing LGBT Autistic people to tell their stories in their own words.

Autism in Heels: The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum by Jennifer Cook O'Toole

Jennifer Cook O'Toole, known for her critically-acclaimed AsperKids children's book series and her appearance as the on-screen autism expert on Netflix's Love on the Spectrum US, opens up about her own life as a woman on the autism spectrum who was diagnosed at age thirty-five. O'Toole's memoirs are not just a run-of-the-mill educational story on autism, but a love letter to womanhood and an exploration of gender in American society. O'Toole shares stories of her work as a school teacher, a domestic violence counselor, a professor, a mother of three Autistic children, an author, and as a survivor of domestic violence.