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The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery

Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult

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The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery

By: Sol Smith
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Live Authentically and Function Effectively in All Areas of Your Life

In this first-of-its-kind book, Sol Smith combines current research, his personal experience as a late-diagnosed autistic adult, and lessons learned as an educator to show how you can transcend common mischaracterizations, overcome shame, and gain the skills to flourish. Sol knows that neurodivergent people often feel that nothing they have been taught relates to how they experience the world. To resolve this conflict, they try to change or mask who they are, which can cause isolation, depression, and anxiety. He advises the opposite: Understand yourself, accept yourself, and reduce conflict. Designed to help you peel away the shell of inadequacy and self-blame that often comes with neurodivergence, The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery offers the necessary tools and knowledge to function effectively at home, at work, and in the wider world.

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“This book touches on experiences that I could never put into words, and I cannot imagine how impactful it will be for young people or parents seeking understanding. After falling into autistic burnout myself, I am so grateful this book exists and I get to share it with my clients.”
— Savannah Archer, founder of Sav’s Life Skills (late-diagnosed female adult with autism and ADHD)

“Finally, an expert who truly gets the experience of navigating life as a neurodivergent adult in a neurotypical world! Sol Smith’s shame-busting guide isn’t about fixing who you are — it’s about understanding how your autistic brain works, recognizing and embracing your unique strengths, and discovering tailored tools and strategies to help you thrive authentically and confidently in a neurotypical world.” — Shawn C. Horn, PsyD, clinical psychologist and author of The Adult ADHD Guide to Social Success

“Sol has managed to make the entire book feel like a love letter to the autistic experience. The message is delivered with an overt kindness and gentleness, filled with the exact kind of affirming encouragement most of us need more of in our everyday life.” — Melanie Deziel, Late-Diagnosed Diaries

“Sol has managed to make the entire book feel like a love letter to the autistic experience. The message is delivered with an overt kindness and gentleness, filled with the exact kind of affirming encouragement most of us need more of in our everyday life.” — Melanie Deziel, Late-Diagnosed Diaries
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I first discovered Dr Sol on tiktok. It was his tiktoks that helped me realise I am autistic. I was fortunate enough to be able to afford and then get a diagnosis. This book is great, Dr Sol backs up his information with researched evidence and his own experience. He doesn't go over some of the same things other authors have done, but covers new areas. His information on masking, rumination and some techniques to help with these things are great. I will listen to the book repeatedly as I know I will continue to get useful things from it each time. I highly recommend it for people who are autistic, it's not really something that is aimed at parents, friends or families, but autistic people themselves.

Thank you Dr Sol for the work you do.

Extremely helpful book on Autism, by a person with AuDHD

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Thank you, thank you, thank you for writing this book! I am late diagnosed ADHD and I coach neurodivergent university students. This book was not only helpful for gaining a deeper understanding of the autistic experience from the inside but also my own experience as high-masking ADHDer. I have already been recommending this book in relevant conversations on TikTok and will be doing so for my ND students too.

Thanks again!

Loz (They/Them)

Busy Brains Hub (on TikTok)

Great for ADHDers too!

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It’s okay. Started off well but as said by another reviewer, it’s best for the newly hatched late diagnosis. Even a year into my own , I’ve learnt enough now that this is not offering me much.

Meh.

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I was hoping for it to be more than the basics. As an autistic person I wanted it to be detailed with more in-depth but it jumped. would have liked it focused solely on autism and leave other subject matter to other books. a light discussion and move back to autism. it didn't provide me with any unknown items which was disappointing. is a good basic read for the newly self aware person.

for the newly hatched autistic

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