| Description |
1 online resource (332 pages) |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Intro; Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism, edited by Barb Cook and Dr. Michelle Garnett; Foreword by Lisa Morgan; Preface; Prologue by Barb Cook; Chapter 1. Finding Your Tribe by Maura Campbell; Chapter 2. Growing up on the Spectrum by Jen Elcheson and Barb Cook; Chapter 3. Identity: A Beautiful Work in Progress by ARtemisia; Chapter 4. Diversity, Gender, Intersectionality, and Feminism by Catriona Stewart; Chapter 5. Personal Relationships by Jen Elcheson and Anita Lesko; Chapter 6. Socializing, Anxiety, and Addictions by Barb Cook. |
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Chapter 7. Personal Safety by Liane Holliday WilleyChapter 8. A Real Parent by Samantha Craft; Chapter 9. Independence by Barb Cook; Chapter 10. Promoting Positive Employment by Jeanette Purkis; Chapter 11. Our Sensory Worlds by Kate Ross, Jen Elcheson, and Barb Cook; Chapter 12. Communication by Becca Lory; Chapter 13. Emotional Regulation by Renata Jurkévythz; Chapter 14. Executive Functioning by Terri Mayne, Maura Campbell, and Kate Ross; Chapter 15. General Health by Kate Ross and Anita Lesko; Chapter 16. Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions by Anita Lesko. |
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Chapter 17. Considering Autistic Life and Mental Wellness by Dena GassnerChapter 18. Self-Care by Becca Lory, Catriona Stewart, and Kate Ross; Chapter 19. Intense Interests by Christine Jenkins with Renata Jurkévythz; Chapter 20. And Another Thing ... ; About the Contributors; References; Additional Bibliography; Recommended Resources; Index; Blank Page. |
| Summary |
This is an edited collection that tackles a range of issues that affect autistic women, including chapters on growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care. Well-known writers provide advice, support and empowerment to fellow autistic women, and expert Michelle Garnett provides professional commentary for each chapter. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 23, 2018). |
| Subject |
Autism.
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Women with mental disabilities.
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Autistic Disorder.
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Women.
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Autism. (OCoLC)fst00822484
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Women with mental disabilities. (OCoLC)fst01178694
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| Added Author |
Cook, Barb, editor.
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Garnett, Michelle, editor.
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Artemisia, Rudy, contributor.
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Stewart, Catriona, contributor.
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Lesko, Anita, contributor.
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Willey, Liane Holliday, contributor.
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Craft, Samantha, contributor.
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Purkis, Yenn, 1974- contributor.
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Ross, Kate, contributor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Elcheson, Jen. Spectrum Women : Walking to the Beat of Autism. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2018 9781785924347 |
| ISBN |
1784508063 (electronic book) |
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9781784508067 (electronic book) |
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