Book Review – The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery

The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery: Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult by Sol Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sol Smith has clearly devoted a lot of thought and research to the question of unmasking as an autistic adult. And that may be the problem, as this book reads more like an info dump than an organized guide. Digressions are so frequent and extensive that they replace the chapters’ narratives. He also tends to rely on analogies and personal experiences, pushing both well beyond their natural limits. I’m guessing Smith does an excellent job of one-on-one coaching for autistic people. But when he has to communicate in more general terms, he frequently seems lost.

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