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From one of Hollywood's most beloved comedians to a homicide detective, a pioneering surgeon to a bestselling novelist, Nine Minds delves into the unique lived experiences of nine neurodivergent men and women. Each is remarkable in their field and each is challenging how the world sees those on...

Barb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. Michelle Garnett's comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide extensive recommendations. Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more general to autism.

On 5 December 2002, trainee pilot Nathan Gray walked away from an 'unsurvivable' crash at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire. His instructor, seated behind him, was killed instantly. Despite the physical pain and mental scars, he found the strength and resilience to continue his flying career. Today Commander Nathan Gray is one of the UK's elite test pilots - the best of the best.

Diagnosed with pathological demand avoidance (PDA) in his teenage years, Harry Thompson looks back with wit and humour at the ups and downs of family and romantic relationships, school, work and mental health, as well as his teenage struggle with drugs and alcohol. By embracing neurodiversity and emphasising that autistic people are not flawed human beings, Thompson demonstrates that some merely need to take the 'scenic route' in order to flourish and reach their full potential. 

It is November 1983 and young Billy Twist and his friends are about to discover the exciting new world of microcomputers. Billy and his friends start on their journey but run into some obstacles as they try to setup a computer gaming club. Take a trip into the 80s world of micros, 80s pop culture, and classic video games in a story for 8-bit micro fans and geeks. Billy is a typical kid growing up in the 80s - the age of the microcomputer. An age of wonder for teens and adults alike. A nostalgic story of ZX Spectrums, Commodore 64, Amstrad and Ataris.

This intimate memoir reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of 35, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, she exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but - more importantly - as a thoroughly modern woman.

In this heartfelt memoir, the dynamic duo of Netflix’s hit show Love on the Spectrum share the story of a mother and daughter living an unexpected life to its fullest potential. Christine and Abbey Romeo, known and loved by millions thanks to Love on the Spectrum, are here with an inspiring...

Sara Schley is the founder of a consulting business, and she has worked with hundreds of renowned companies worldwide. She's a proud mother, grandmother, community leader, and has been married for 26 years. She also has a bipolar II brain. Fearing the stigma, she kept this secret for decades. Until now. In her acclaimed memoir BrainStorm: From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum, Sara tells her life-changing story to help end the bipolar stigma, optimize brain health, and save lives. Listen to this book to transform your life or that of someone you love.

An incisive and deeply candid account that explores autistic women in culture, myth, and society through the prism of the author's own diagnosis.

A guide to autism, basically

Welcome to Femme On The Spectrum, where we dive deep into the lived experience of adult autism while tackling the messy, funny, and very real stuff of being a neurodivergent woman in a neurotypical world. Hosted by Elizabeth — a late-diagnosed autistic and AuDHD mom of two, MSW grad student, and a proud advocate for women on the spectrum — this podcast covers everything from navigating motherhood and family dynamics to surviving narcissistic abuse, unmasking, and finding your people. Join us for candid, unfiltered, neurospicy conversations that highlight the unique challenges and triumphs ...

Singer on the Spectrum is a podcast exploring life, creativity, and identity through the lens of a late-diagnosed autistic singer-songwriter. Blending personal storytelling, music, poetry, and honest conversations about neurodivergence, the show offers insight into the emotional world of autism, artistry, unmasking, sensitivity, and self-discovery. Hosted by a clinically trained school psychologist and musician, each episode combines lived experience with professional understanding to create thoughtful discussions on mental health, creativity, relationships, performance, and finding your voice...

Known and loved by his family and friends as quirky and different, Travis is a man on a mission to find his purpose in a world that often throws him grenades. Through the pitfalls of high school, the workplace and dating scene, he shares an honest account of his personal struggles with undiagnosed autism, ADHD and dyslexia. Written with dark humour and powerful reflection, Stairway to the Spectrum is an entertaining and thought-provoking memoir which will appeal to anybody who has ever felt uncomfortable in their own skin.

Spectrum of Blues: Our Autism Journey is a real and honest podcast about raising a family on the autism spectrum. Hosted by Kurtis and Samantha VanFleet, we share our experiences parenting our two sons, Ezekiel and Greyson, who are on the spectrum, while raising their neurotypical sister Liliana. Each episode explores the challenges, breakthroughs, and everyday moments that come with life as a neurodiverse family. We’re not doctors or therapists, just parents sharing our story so other families know they’re not alone. Welcome to our corner of the world, it means everything that you’re ...

Autism is often misunderstood by mainstream society. Colin takes us on a journey through the key moments in his life with undiagnosed Autism. The added struggles with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculus are all part of who he is. There are sad times, funny times, times when he felt disdain for himself, but an underlying drive to carve out a life of normality is always there. A graduate of Edinburgh University shows to people that those on the spectrum are not daft or simpletons, only that they process information differently.

Some conversations begin at home and grow into something more. Off Script, On Spectrum is a sibling-hosted podcast exploring autism, learning, and life through authentic conversations shaped by curiosity, family, and lived experience.Join Dr. Janet Sanchez Enriquez, an autism advocate, behavior analyst, and educator, and her brother Fitz Sanchez, a creative mind with lived perspective, as they go off script to reflect on real-world issues, big questions, and everyday moments that are seen through the eyes of both science and family.Where family meets insight, and learning goes beyond the page.

Raising a child with autism is both a challenge and an adventure, and sometimes parents need to know there can also be wonderful potential for blessings. Views from the Spectrum shares the inspiring stories of 20 amazing young adults with autism and how each of their family's unwavering support and faith in God led them to accomplish what was thought impossible.

This is my story. After a lifetime of trying to help everyone else get their lives together, I have finally figured out how to get mine together. I am now 72 years old, semi-retired from a business I created to help young adults with autism function in the world. I live in Mexico with my loving partner. I have fulfilling relationships with my adult children and grandchildren.

Welcome to new podcast Spectrum & Synergy: Uniting Mums through Neurodiversity.Join Daisy and Foggy as they navigate their own, and their families, journey through ADHD and Autism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if you found out in mid-life that you were autistic? Kathleen was diagnosed in midlife with autism, and in her new book, U Don’t Seem Autistic, she bravely shares her personal story. This is a story of empowerment by the discovery of autistic identity, at last! By sharing the pitfalls she has experienced up to mid-life and their relationship to autism, she hopes to help others to seek a diagnosis, as she states women are missed or misdiagnosed due to the gender inequities of diagnosis.