Asperger’s / Autism Spectrum Resources & Trait Lists

This page will be an ongoing labor a love, a work in progress. My current prediction (and goal) is that it will get updated semi-frequently, as I find new sources. 🙂

Last Updated: Wednesday 6 February 2018 (2-06-2018)

Comprehensive Lists of Traits & Characteristics (with emphasis on adults, especially females):

Rudy Simone’s (author of “Aspergirls” and several other excellent books) list of traits (Help4Aspergers.com)
Tania Marshall’s (author of “I am Aspiengirl” and “I am Aspienwoman”) list of traits in younger girls
Tania Marshall’s list of traits in adult females
Tony Attwood’s list of Asperger’s traits (gender-neutral)

Information on Neurodiveristy:

Neurodiversity: Some Basic Terms and Definitions – from NeuroCosmopolitanism.com
Not Otherwise Specified Magazine (NOS Mag) ~ Neurodiversity Culture + Representation

Excellent Books About Asperger’s/Autism, Written By Autistic People:

“Thinking In Pictures” – Temple Grandin, 1996
“Different Not Less: Inspiring Stories of Achievement and Successful Employment of Adults with Autism, Asperger’s, and ADHD” – Temple Grandin,
“The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed [Reprint Edition]” – Temple Grandin, 2014
“The Loving Push: How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults” – Temple Grandin,
“Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism” – Temple Grandin, coming soon
“Everyday Aspergers” – Samantha Craft, 2016
“Painted Words: Aspects of Autism Translated” – Judy Endow
“Learning the Hidden Curriculum: The Odyssey of One Autistic Adult” – Judy Endow
“The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job: Navigating the Social Landscape of Employment” – Judy Endow
“Practical Solutions for Stabilizing Students With Classic Autism To Be Ready To Learn and Getting To Go” – Judy Endow
“Paper Words: Discovering and Living With My Autism” – Judy Endow
“Safety Skills For Asperger Women” – Liane Holliday Willey
“Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome” – Rudy Simone, 2010
“Broken Cookies Taste Just As Sweet: The Amazing Grace of Motherhood, Marriage, and Miracles on the Spectrum” – Marisa Ulrich, 2017

Excellent Books About Asperger’s/Autism, Written by Non-Autistic People:

“Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity” – Steve Silberman
“The Complete Guide To Asperger’s Syndrome” – Tony Attwood, 2007
“I Am AspienGirl: Not Your Average Superhero” – Tania Marshall, M.Sc.
“I Am AspienWomen” – Tania Marshall, M.Sc.
“AspienPowers” – Tania Marshall, M.Sc.
“I Am AspienBoy” – Tania Marshall, M.Sc. (pre-order only)
“Behind the Mask: A Guide For Professionals Working With Females on the Autism Spectrum” – Tania Marshall, M.Sc. (pre-order only)

Progressive, Autism-Friendly Publishers:

Jessica Kingsley Publishers (UK)
Your Stories Matter (UK)
Autonomous Press (online, unknown location) ~ Weird Books For Weird People

Professionals Who Provide Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum Assessments (both will keep your results and status confidential; both take a positive and gender-neutral approach to Asperger’s/ASD):

Tania Marshall (MSc) (Australia) (will do Skype, worldwide)
Autism Advantage (PhD) (United States) (will do Skype in Colorado and Texas, USA)

Other Asperger’s/Autism Support Resources:

Auptima Press (excellent holiday survival guides and other resources)
Toni Boucher (talented consultant, 26 years experience)

Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum Advocacy and Positive Research:

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Academic Autism Spectrum Partnership In Research and Education (AASPIRE) (partnered with autistic adults, most of whom are opposed to curing autism)
American Badass Advocates ~ Peer-led initiatives for Neurodiversity
Boycott Autism Speaks
Dana Foundation ~ Your gateway to responsible information about the brain which includes Temple Grandin’s amazing words “The World Needs People With Asperger’s Syndrome” (from 2002)
The BullSh*t Fairy

List of Personal Blogs written by Aspie/”ActuallyAutistic” people:

An Autism Observer (most comprehensive resource to date! Organized into categories as well)

Excellent Positive, Creative, Humorous, and/or Open-Minded Resources:

The Art of Autism – “an international collaboration of talented individuals who have come together to display the creative abilities of people on the autism spectrum and others who are neurodivergent” (their words)
Exceptional 2 Infinity – “Redefining neuro differences and intelligence through positive art”
Aspie Comic – a lighter/humorous side of Asperger’s (my description)
Thinking Person’s Guide To Autism (Thinking Autism Guide) – “What you need to know: from autistic people, professionals, and parents” (their description)
NT Speaks – an international collaboration in the spirit of light-hearted parody of “turning the tables” back on “puzzle-piece” organizations. Brand-new and being built by a handful of people who also have busy daytime schedules/work demands – but keep checking back!
NeuroCosmopolitanism – “Nick Walker’s notes on neurodiversity, autism, and cognitive liberty”

Autistic Radio Shows/Chat/Etc:

AutChat – an Twitter-centric online community with structured weekly topics, all under the hashtag #autchat
David Snape – A place to show off your hidden talents (radio show and blog)

Building Bridges Between Asperger’s/Autistic People and Neurotypical People: