Naming Adult Autism: Culture, Science, Identity

This book is one of the first critiques of cultural and medical narratives of autism, authored by an adult diagnosed with the condition, Dr James McGrath.

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A great article by James discussing why it’s vitally important that there is proper representation of autism in books, film and TV. Read on by tapping the link!
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Authored by someone who is #ActuallyAutistic, Naming Adult Autism is openly biographical at times, which resonates with and elaborates on the academic points in the book. 💭

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Doesn’t it just feel so good to read a fresh new book? Naming Adult Autism is now available as a paperback so grab yours now! It’d be a great one to pass around to friends too!
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If you’ve managed to get your hands on the book, please leave a review on Amazon to help others find it! We love hearing what you have to say and the more we talk, the better!

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In Naming Adult Autism, James zooms in on the scene whereby the protagonist of 2014 film ‘X+Y’ describes how his parents explain autism to him: ‘It’s alright being weird. As long as you’re gifted.’ But 'If you’re not gifted then - that just leaves weird.' 👇👇

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Happy Easter all! 🐣🍃🤗

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You can catch James speaking at The Autism Arts Festival at the end of the month, where he’ll be performing his post recent poetry series ‘An Autistic Figuration’ and speaking about his book. Celebrate creativity! 🧩

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James explains why The Cambridge Autism Quotient Test needs updating, as stereotypes in the questionnaire are extremely problematic. https://t.co/PWYZXcq5cY

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@BakiyevaLiliya @thinkingautism @TweetingAutism Absolutely! That’s why these stereotypes must change, so everyone can have the opportunity to present their own story! #neurodiversity

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#ActuallyAutistic #Poetry BBC Radio 3: Autism, Poetry and Language (The Verb, 3 May 2018) @academia https://t.co/ETIvFvFBxK

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It's past time to move beyond stereotypes of autistic people being math and tech whizzes. https://t.co/bFImA9Wi4V

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I'm thrilled to have had this article retweeted...

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Fictional discourse needs to change if attitude and understanding towards autism is to progress.🧩

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Thanks @sbaroncohen for responding to my article. Will this expanded model of hyper-systemising theory be worked in to an update of the 2001 Cambridge AQ questionnaire?

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If you work, study, research, care in the field of autism, or spend time with autistic people (i.e. all of us) this report is a must read. Developed entirely by autistic people, it sets out what is needed for a good life. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 #WorldAutismDay

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Thanks for the feature @NorthLeedsLife! You can find details on the book on page 25...Get your copy of Naming Adult Autism here: https://t.co/gjusWFeDbC

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Naming Adult Autism is an essential read for anybody, and this review perfectly explains why… Everybody deserves to have their voice heard and for it to be accurately represented! Join the conversation. 💙🧩

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