Written by Temple Grandin and Richard Panek, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Marketer by day, autism advocate by night, James Sinclair is on a one-man journey to change our understanding of what it means to have autism - so long as he can tear himself away from the latest Pokémon game. One is What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew edited by Emily Paige Ballou. It can be lonely and difficult journey for girls but hopefully these books will give me a real insight into the exciting possibilities and pitfalls that we may face as my daughter grows up. Best Books About Autism Spectrum Disorder and Females a resource list for people looking for the best non-fiction - autobiographies, self-help, professionally written - about understanding females with ASD. This book talks about the new scientific discoveries in the field, such as advancements in neuroimaging, and new research in genetics.

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures tells the inspiring story of world-renowned scientist Dr. Temple Grandin, who grew up at a time when society doubted people like her would accomplish anything. Winner of the Gold Award in the 2006 Foreword Book of the Year competition, Asperger’s and Girls is a book written by a collaboration of nine authors addressing different aspects of the unique needs of girls on the Autism Spectrum. This New York Times best-selling memoir was written by novelist and autism leader, John Elder Robison. The Girl with the Curly Hair’s Visual Guide to Aspergers Syndrome – Alis Rowe A short comic book with stick-figure style drawings that is important to me for being the first book I could find that explained my autism to my partner in a way that really made sense to her. Are you ready to know what it feels like to be an autistic woman? From the sounds of things, I have a suspicion that 'Spectrum Women' will be of most use to you - but they really all are incredible in their own right. The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, By Siena Castellon, Foreword by Temple Grandin, Illustrated by Rebecca Burgess. Autism female rates have seen a dramatic increase in the last few years, but has our understanding of autistic women and girls done enough to match? Please note that the views and opinions expressed on this site are from one person (me).I have done my very best to research every point I make (and then I have researched the research just to be extra careful).However, despite this dedicated determination for accuracy, I am only human and sadly that means I can never be 100% certain that what I write is error free.So yeah, make of that what you will, and I hope you enjoy what you see.For any queries, personal and professional, Email: AutisticandUnapologetic@gmail.com

Sure, the public’s knowledge of autism is at its highest, however, this boost in our understanding is far from evenly split to increase recognition and spearhead support for those with double X chromosomes.But while in the past I have tried my best to explore and explain ‘Stop!

Thanks for this brilliant article James, you have inspired me to order all three publications from my library (on order already!). Let me know in the comments below. Glad you found the write-up helpful, please do let me know what you think of the books when you get round to reading them :D You must have a goodreads account to vote.

Here are two that stand out. Fictional stories with female characters also included! Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger SyndromeNerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an Asperger LifePretending to Be Normal: Living with Asperger's SyndromeAutistic blessings and Bipolar me. : A Frank and Brutally Honest Diary of a Mother with Bipolar and Her Two Autistic BoysTwirling Naked in the Streets and No One Noticed: Growing Up With Undiagnosed AutismSwan Mothers: Discovering Our True Selves by Parenting Uniquely Magnificent ChildrenParenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the GiftsSongs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey Through AutismGirls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage YearsBeing Seen: Memoir of an Autistic Mother, Immigrant, And Zen StudentReflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents KnewAt Home in the Land of Oz: Autism, My Sister, and Me Second EditionFinding a Different Kind of Normal: Misadventures with Asperger SyndromeWith the Light: Raising an Autistic Child (With the Light, #1)Exposure Anxiety - The Invisible Cage: An Exploration of Self-Protection Responses in the Autism Spectrum and BeyondThe Uncharted Path: My Journey with Late-Diagnosed AutismSomebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of AutismNobody Nowhere: The Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic GirlLife Behind Glass: A Personal Account of Autism Spectrum DisorderWorking the Double Shift: A Young Woman's Journey with AutismHow to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of AutismAsperger's and Girls: World-Renowned Experts Join Those with Asperger's Syndrome to Resolve Issues That Girls and Women Face Every Day!Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Solutions for Addressing Everyday ChallengesI Am AspienGirl®: The Unique Characteristics, Traits and Gifts of Females on the Autism SpectrumSafety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female LifeMiddle School the Stuff Nobody Tells You about: Teenage Girl W/High-Functioning Autism Shares Her ExperiencesA Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About!M in the Middle: Secret Crushes, Mega-Colossal Anxiety and the People’s Republic of AutismSisterhood of the Spectrum: An Asperger Chick's Guide to LifeAspies Alone Together: My Story and a Survival Guide for Women Living with Asperger Syndrome