Are you looking for a book that can give you some practical advice for self-care for Autistic adults?
Disclaimer: I was given an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive any financial compensation for this review not did the author/publisher receive an advanced copy of this review before the review was published.
“Self-Care for Autistic Adults: Unmask, Embrace Your Autism Diagnosis and Thrive as Your Neurodivergent Self” offers a transformative approach to self-care specifically tailored for Autistic adults, addressing the unique sensory, emotional, and social challenges we face. Unlike generic self-help books, Self Care for Autistic Adults provides practical strategies to manage sensory overload, build adaptable routines, enhance emotional regulation, and navigate social and workplace dynamics with confidence. With a focus on celebrating strengths and embracing neurodiversity, the book equips readers with tools for self-awareness, advocacy, and personal growth. Through interactive exercises and actionable advice, it empowers individuals to create fulfilling routines and embrace their unique journeys, fostering self-acceptance and well-being.
What I liked about this book:
This book is laid out in a very logical way. It starts off with a chapter on physical and sensory self-care. This was a good starting point as many of us on the spectrum struggle with sensory issues, some of us experience sensory overload while others may experience sensory seeking and some of us experience both.
The following chapter covers emotional and mental self-café and helps us understand what emotional dysregulation is and provides us with both an explanation of mindfulness practices along with some examples that we can try on our own.
A very important part of this chapter for me was the section that covers techniques for managing anxiety and stress. Like most Autistic adults, anxiety and stress are a significant part of my daily life.
This chapter also gives you some strategies to navigate shutdowns and meltdowns, both are not uncommon in the Autistic adult community.
The third chapter covers cognitive and routine based self-care. If you suspect you are Autistic, self-identity as Autistic or have received a late diagnosis of Autism, you likely know how important routines are to stay self-regulated.
This chapter helps you create a flexible routine, discusses time management tools to help you stick to a routine, along with cognitive exercises that can help boost your focus and clarity.
Another important chapter for Autistic adults is chapter 4, where the topic of social self-care is covered. This chapter, among other things, share some strategies that can help us build meaningful relationships both in real life and online.
Chapter 5 covers environmental and sensory self-care with practical advice and strategies that can help us create a sensory friendly environment.
Chapter 6 dives into the topic of self-advocacy and professional self-care. In this chapter we are provided with information about understanding or rights (mainly based on the rights we have as persons with disabilities in the United States) followed by how to communicate our needs and advocate for ourselves while navigating the office politics and the workplace culture.
The final chapter discusses embracing neurodiversity and our strengths which leaves the reader full of Autism pride.
The book also includes exercises to help you engage in self-care for yourself as an Autistic adult.
This book delivers on the promise of empowering you to “Unmask and embrace your autism with powerful self-care, even if past efforts have left you feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed.”
I recommend this book for anyone on the spectrum, especially for any adult who suspects they are Autistic, self-identifies as Autistic, or has received a late diagnosis of Autism and is looking for a way to take care of themselves.
I like this book so much that I am adding it to my Kindle library and will refer to it as help other Autistic adults discover, develop and grow their self-confidence.
Self-Care for Autistic Adults is available in paperback, hardcover and kindle on Amazon.
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