Publications on or for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Adult with autism talking to another adult This page lists some publications about autistic adults, some of them specific to policy and services within the UK.

For a more comprehensive list of publications on autistic adults, inc. research studies, please see our Publications Database

If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@researchautism.net

General

Research Autism (2016) What You Need Know About Adults on the Autism Spectrum London: Research Autism. (PDF document)
Ignored or ineligible? The reality for adults with autism spectrum disorders. (2001). London: National Autistic Society. Read Full Item (PDF document)

About Autism

Asperger's syndrome for dummies. (2010). Gomez de la Cuesta, C. and Mason, J. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.
Essential Guide to Adults on the Autism Spectrum. (2016). London: Research Autism.
What is Asperger syndrome? [2015?]. London: National Autistic Society. Read Full Item (website page)
What is autism? [2015?]. London: National Autistic Society. Read Full Item (website page)

Personal Accounts

Fleisher, M. (2003) Making sense of the unfeasible: my life journey with Asperger syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Grandin, T. (2012) Different, not less: Inspiring stories of achievement and successful employment. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons Inc.
Grayburn, P. (2008) Walking on broken glass. London: Olympia
Hammerschmidt, E. (2008) Born on the wrong planet. Shawnee Mission, Kansas: Autism
Hughes, P.J. (2007) Reflections: me and planet weirdo. Brentwood: Chipmunka Publishing.
Kammer, E. (2007) Discovering who I am: growing up in the sensory world of Asperger syndrome. An autobiography. Inverness: Brandon Press.
Lawson, W. (2000). Life behind glass: A personal account of autism spectrum disorder. London: Jessica Kingsley
Mitchell, C. (2005) Glass half empty glass half full: how Asperger's syndrome has changed my life. London: Paul Chapman.
Willey, L.H. (1999) Pretending to be normal: living with Asperger's syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Wiliams, D. (1994). Somebody somewhere: Breaking free from the world of autism. Michigan, IL: Times Books.

Legislation/Policy/Strategy

Autism Act (2009). London: HMSO. Read Full Item (website page)
Autism Strategy (2013-20) and Action Plan (2013-16) (2013). Belfast: Northern Ireland Executive. Read Full Item (PDF document)
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategic Action Plan for Wales. (2008). Cardiff: Welsh Government. Read Full Item (PDF document)
Fulfilling and rewarding lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England. (2010). London: Department of Health. Read Full Item (PDF document)
Scottish Strategy for Autism. (2011). Edinburgh: Scottish Government. Read Full Item (PDF document)

Assessment/Diagnosis

Autism: recognition, referral, diagnosis and management of adults on the autism spectrum. (2012). London: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Read Full Item (website page)
Lai M. , Baron-Cohen S. ( 2015). Identifying the lost generation of adults with autism spectrum conditions. Lancet Psychiatry November, 2(11), pp. 1013-1027.

Interventions (Treatments, Services and Other Forms of Support)

Autism: recognition, referral, diagnosis and management of adults on the autism spectrum. (2012). London: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Read Full Item (website page)
Interventions for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. (2012). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Rockville, MD. Read Full Item (PDF document)

Miscellaneous

Asperger United. (Quarterly magazine). London: National Autistic Society. Magazine home page (Open in New Window)

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Updated: 25 Oct 2017