This Is Who I Am - by Andrea Anderson (Paperback)

About the Book

An explorative guide for women to help them work through the challenges arising from late autism discovery including understanding past behaviours, accessing support and developing a positive identity. Interweaving stories of lived experience with practical activities, this is the ideal dip-in/dip-out guide to achieving autistic self-acceptance.

Book Synopsis

Creative, engaging and personal, this book walks you step-by-step through the process of understanding and accepting a new autistic identity. Weaving together the personal lived experience and professional knowledge of neurodivergent author and creative career coach, Andrea Anderson, This is Who I Am provides you with the information, tools, and support to navigate your autistic discovery and reach a place of positivity and confidence.

With a focus on shared stories, belonging and finding community the activities and reflections in this book are perfect for anyone who is validating their autistic self-identification, considering getting a diagnosis, in the process of being diagnosed or who has been diagnosed recently.

Review Quotes

This book is an absolute treasure for late-discovered autistic women and those who love and support them. Andrea is an encouraging, validating, and compassionate guide for the journey toward the embracing the authentic self. I can highly recommend this book.--- Michelle Garnett, PhD, clinical psychologist and founder and director of Minds & Hearts, A Specialist Clinic for Asperger's Syndrome and Autism

Andrea starts by telling us that she wants to 'inform and inspire' us, and she does just that in her book. Combining her personal autistic journey, she leads her reader in reflecting on the nature of their autistic profile, as well as masking, disclosure, safety and many other aspects of autistic life, through a series of questions and checklists. Gently written and easy to digest, Andrea's book is a welcome companion for any newly diagnosed autistic person.--Sarah Hendrickx, Author of Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum, 2nd edition

About the Author

Andrea Anderson is a writer, career coach and late discovered autist. She creates tools, resources and communal spaces for neurodivergent people to find belonging.