I read Connecting with the Autism Spectrum: How to Talk, How to Listen, and Why You Shouldn’t Call it High-Functioning by Casey “Remrov” Vormer in April for Autism Awareness month. In 2021, 1 in 44 children in the United States (1 in 27 boys, 1 in 116 girls) were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Many older adults probably have autism, but diagnosis didn’t happen as much in years past. You probably have a friend, family member, or a coworker with autism.
I enjoyed this book as Casey Vormer has autism and is an autism advocate. He talks through his experiences with autism, but also makes note that autism is a wide spectrum, so his experiences are not the same as everyone else. This book gives a brief introduction and explanation of autism spectrum disorder and gives tips for talking and listening to neurodiverse adults to “make your interactions more transparent, meaningful, and rewarding for all.”
This book was short and written in an engaging format. It had a lot of good tips in it, including things to never say to an autistic person. It also describes how the autism diagnosis is personal for people and that they need to have the choice to “come out” as autistic to family and friends.
Some of my favorite quotes were at the end of this book:
“What I enjoy most is being with a friend who encourages me to be myself and who doesn’t criticize me. I also really appreciate a friend who will offer some advice, help, or support every now and then. When it comes to befriending an autistic person, keep an open mind and do not judge. Be patient and take the time to get to know an autistic person.”
“To the reader, I just want to say that it means a lot to me and probably to many other autistic people, that you took the step to learn more about autism by reading this book. I hope it will help you as a teacher, an employer, a coworker, or as a friend of an autistic person. Every person on the spectrum is unique, so not everything in this book applies to every single one of us, but don’t be discouraged if you make a mistake.”
“Autistic or not, everybody has their own story. We all want the same things in life: to be happy, to feel appreciated and loved, and to take part in this roller coaster we call life. Everybody deserves a chance, and the best way to make this happen is to cross out the word “normal” in your dictionary and to be open-minded. Embrace difference. Celebrate the strengths and skills everyone has been given. That’s the key for everyone to succeed and to thrive.”
Overall, Connecting with the Autism Spectrum is a great book to learn about autism and steps you can take for better communication with someone on the spectrum.
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Connecting with the Autism Spectrum
I liked it. Each section tended to be set up as an easy to follow list of challenges and then strengths. Especially a lot of the school tips reflect all of the challenges we have been facing this year. There were some things I had not considered, some tips that gave me ideas for how to tackle things with the school. There was a good list of references and resources at the back as well. Overall not a bad place to start, but if you have *started* there may not be much new information. The primary benefit I saw was that the sections tended to be in numbered lists, which is how I love organizing information and so it was a succinct way to summarize the more in depth passages and anecdotal stories.I wish this could be required reading for managers and teachers, because in my experience the ones who most need the information are also the least likely to believe they need to change their methods.
Top reviews from other countries
pipihendi
Zu oberflächlich- too superficial- SKIP!
Reviewed in Germany on February 17, 2023Jon M.
Understanding how autistic people see the world from the view of Casey’s mind blew me away!!
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2020
Amazon Customer
Opinion of Autism-Doctor, an Autistic Psychiatrist
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2023