Arriving Late: The lived experience of women receiving a late autism diagnosis

by Jodi Lamanna

"The stories within this book tell of the journey women take to late autism stories of discovery, strength, self-awareness and belonging."

An honest and eye-opening collection of stories from the lives of late diagnosed autistic women across the world, brought together with thoughtful observations from neurodivergent advocate, Jodi Lamanna.

Exploring life before and after diagnosis and covering topics such as masking, social interaction, parenting and employment, this book provides much-needed insight into the challenges and successes of late diagnosed women.

With chances for reflection on your own experiences, informative diagnosis tips and guidance on what can be done in the future to properly support autistic women, this is an essential listen for late diagnosed women and those supporting them.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

Published June 21, 2024

Reviews

[Carly Really Very Normal · Rating 4 out of 5]

An academic look into the lived experience of several womxn who experienced late diagnosis of autism, this is a progressive and important text. If you're looking for stylish, well-written essays, that's not what you're getting here. But what you do get is so important. I'm more convinced than ever that I am autistic.