Autistic Spectrum Disorder

[close] The NeuroVerse Novel Network is a haven for neurodivergent bookworms eager to seek connection and further validation through the transformative power of reading. Dive into our community where we embrace books celebrating neurodivergent voices, fostering understanding, and nurturing discussion within a safe space.

[close] Full Spectrum Agency Book Club was created out of a non-profit organization named "Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults (FSA)". This is a virtual book club and any autistic person from around the world may join. We read books about autism and neurodivergence, books by autistic authors, books by other neurodivergent authors with conditions associated with autism, books about autistic people, best sellers, and other general genres of books/literature. The FSA organization webpage may be found here: http://www.fullspectrumasd.org. FSA also has Meetup pages where events for this book club and other events may be found: https://www.meetup.com/full-spectrum-agency-autistic-adults/, https://www.meetup.com/full-spectrum-agency-boston/, and https://www.meetup.com/full-spectrum-agency-friends-family-group/. All autistic adults whether professionally diagnosed, self-diagnosed/self-identified, questioning/wondering and assisting caregivers of members (and neurotypicals in special circumstances) are welcome to join us for the Full Spectrum Agency Book Club meetings and/or other in-person or virtual events. We hope to see you there!

[close] Are you living with a disability, or know someone who is? Do you or someone you love struggle with a mental health condition like anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, or Asperger's syndrome? Or are you a student or professional in the field of disability or mental health? Then this book club might be for you! I'm hoping to use this Goodreads group as a public forum for discussions around the issues of disability, marginalization, freedom and dissent. In my opinion, issues of disability are intimately connected to the preservation of the social freedoms we all enjoy, as well as our continuing prosperity. If we could get the conversation around disability (physical, emotional and mental) right, many of the social problems we grapple with as a society would vanish. In this group, we'll read first-person narratives of disability and dissent, classics in the areas of political philosophy and metaphysics, and books on current and historical events. Particularly of interest are Western political philosophers from the 18th century onward, narratives of resistance (both fiction and nonfiction), comparative religion, and historical books about the Nazis. A little about me: My name is Helen, and I'm the founder of Grey Shaman Press, an indie press that aims to further the public conversation around disability issues, mental health and human rights. My work includes e-books, journalism and online courses that will soon be offered on our websites and other platforms like Amazon. To keep up with me, visit me at https://greyshamanpress.com (currently under construction). Leave your e-mail address for special updates and access to discounts, events and free e-goodies! You can also check me out on Facebook at https://greypriestessabbey.com, or on Twitter @greyshaman33. Finally, I'm on Parler @greyshamanpress. My personal webpage is at https://helenoneil.com, where I talk about my work as a writer, educator and shaman. Welcome!

[close] The perfect place to share books we love! Do not need to be autism or mom related!