
Connecting With the Autism Spectrum
How to Talk, How to Listen, and Why You Shouldn't Call It High-functioning
Sourcebooks · Print & ebook · October 13, 2020
If you've ever wanted to truly connect with an autistic adult, but felt unsure how, this book offers the clear, compassionate roadmap you've been looking for.
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- Who it’s for
- A practical, accessible guide that keeps the language direct and the stakes human.
- Genres
- Autism Spectrum, Disability Studies
- Published
- Sourcebooks, October 13, 2020
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If you've ever wanted to truly connect with an autistic adult, but felt unsure how, this book offers the clear, compassionate roadmap you've been looking for. Named one of the 2021 Best Books on Autism from ChoosingTherapy.com, Connecting With the Autism Spectrum gives you the confidence to speak and listen in ways that build trust, understanding, and mutual respect.
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Written by Casey "Remrov" Vormer, an artist and autism advocate, this guide combines real-life perspective with practical autism communication skills so you can create more rewarding conversations in any setting. Vormer's approach moves beyond outdated labels like "high-functioning" or "low-functioning," offering instead a fresh lens on understanding autism in adults, grounded in acceptance, empathy, and actionable strategies. In this book, you'll learn how to: - Adapt to any environment – Guidance for home, school, work, and social gatherings so you can apply autism communication strategies where they matter most. - Reduce frustration and misunderstandings – Tools to help both neurodiverse and neurotypical people feel heard, respected, and understood. - Gain unmatched insight from lived experience – Advice rooted in the perspective of an autistic adult who's navigated these challenges firsthand. Connecting With the Autism Spectrum is more than a guide. If you're ready to replace uncertainty with empathy, this book will help you make every conversation count.
Plainspoken Guide
A practical, accessible guide that keeps the language direct and the stakes human.
Come here for
- plainspoken guidance
- clear language around talking and listening
Expect
- straightforward advice
- attention to how labels land
Where it sits
| Disability Studies | 62% |
|---|---|
| Autism Spectrum | 60% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Family & Relationships
- Autism Spectrum
- Authors
- Casey "Remrov" Vormer
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks
- Published
- October 13, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Family & Relationships