The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery: Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult

By Sol Smith

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1608689980
• ISBN13: 9781608689989
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: New World Library
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

“We are autistics, not pirates”

Not too sciencey, plain language, great conversational metaphors. It reads (and listens, I got the audiobook too) like a friend chatting to you. Although this is geared toward autism, ADHDers have a lot of overlaps and there’s great info here that applies to both. If you have not read a lot of ASD/ADHD self-help books or memoirs by neurodivergent authors, this will knock your socks off. If you have read dozens like I have, there’s still fresh perspectives on common themes & depth I haven’t seen elsewhere. I follow Professor Sol on FB & watching his videos saved my life.