CASA: Creative Autism Spectrum Adults

BOOKS: NON-FICTION

Asperger Syndrome in General 

Appreciating Asperger Syndrome: Looking at the Upside – With 300 Positive Points by Brenda Boyd

Asperger Syndrome in Adulthood by Kevin Stoddart, Lillian Burke, and Robert King

Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood (with a foreword by Lorna Wing)

Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Development Disorder: An Altered Perspective by Barbara Quinn and Anthony Malone

Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian with Practical Advice for Aspergians, Misfits, Families & Teachers by John Elder Robison

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome by Tony Attwood

Recommended by John and Peter...

Create Your Own Economy: The Path to Prosperity in a Disordered World by Tyler Cowen

Peter’s Review

The Myriad Gifts of Asperger’s Syndrome by John M. Ortiz, PhD

The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski Bashe and Barbara L. Kirby

Recommended by Peter...

Shadow Syndromes: The Mild Forms of Major Mental Disorders That Sabotage Us by John J. Ratey MD and Catherine Johnson PhD

Peter writes, “[It] contains an explanation of autism that's at least half right, and which connects several different features of it.”

Autism in General 

The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-Diversity Handbook Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions by Sarah Hendrickx

Autism and Asperger Syndrome (The Facts) by Simon Baron-Cohen

Autism and the Crisis of Meaning by Alexander Durig

How to Understand Autism: The Easy Way by Alex Durig

Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences by Thomas Armstrong, PhD

A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member, and Teacher Needs to Know by Fred R. Folkmar and Lisa A. Wiesner

Understanding Autism for Dummies: A Reference for the Rest of Us! by Stephen Shore and Linda G. Rastelli (with a foreword by Temple Grandin)

Biographies 

Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story by Sarah Hendrickx and Keith Newton  

Atypical: Life with Asperger’s in 20 1/3 Chapters by Jesse A. Saperstein

Born on a Blue Day: The Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet

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A Different Kind of Boy: A Father's Memoir on Raising a Gifted Child with Autism by Daniel Mont

Peter’s Review

Emergence: Labeled Autistic: A True Story by Dr. Temple Grandin (with Margaret M. Scabiano)

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison

Parallel Play: Growing Up with Undiagnosed Asperger’s by Tim Page

Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs (brother of John Elder Robison)

Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Dr. Temple Grandin

The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger’s by Dr. Temple Grandin

Childhood

The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller

Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence by Luke Jackson 

Martian in the Playground: Understanding the Schoolchild with Asperger's Syndrome by Claire Sainsbury

More Than Little Professors: Children with Asperger Syndrome: In Their Own Words by Lisa Barrett Mann (with a foreword by Brenda Smith Myles)

Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying – Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World by Rebekah Heinrichs (with a foreword by Brenda Smith Myles)

Power Cards: Using Special Interests to Motivate Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome and Autism by Elisa Gagnon

Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit In: When to Worry and When Not to Worry by Perri Klass, MD, and Eileen Costello, MD

Quirky, Yes – Hopeless, No: Practical Tips to Help Your Child with Asperger's Syndrome Be More Socially Accepted by Cynthia La Brie Norall

Creativity

An Exact Mind: An Artist with Asperger Syndrome by Peter Myers (with a foreword by Simon Baron-Cohen)

The Genesis of Artistic Creativity: Asperger’s Syndrome and the Arts by Michael Fitzgerald

Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer

Writers on the Spectrum: How Autism and Asperger Syndrome Have Influenced Literary Writing by Julie Brown

Depression

Asperger Syndrome and Depression by Nick Dubin

Depression for Dummies: A Reference for the Rest of Us! by Laura L. Smith, PhD, and Charles H. Elliott, PhD

Diagnosis and Disclosure

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Asperger’s from the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger’s Syndrome by Michael John Carley

Coming Out Asperger: Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-confidence​ by Dinah Murray

Education

 Asperger’s and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope Through Famous Role Models by Norm Ledgin (with a foreword by Temple Grandin)

Employment

Asperger Syndrome and Employment: Adults Speak Out About Asperger Syndrome by Genevieve Edmonds and Luke Beardon

Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want by Sarah Hendrickx

Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Roger N. Meyer

Asperger’s on the Job: Must-have Advice for People with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism, and their Employers, Educators, and Advocates by Rudy Simone (with a foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin)

Asperger’s Syndrome and High Achievement: Some Very Remarkable People by Ioan James

Business for Aspies: 42 Best Practices for Using Asperger Syndrome Traits at Work by Ashley Stanford

Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism: Updated, Expanded Edition by Dr. Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy

Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies by Yvona Fast

How to Find Work That Works for People with Asperger Syndrome: The Ultimate Guide for Getting People with Asperger Syndrome into the Workplace (and Keeping Them There!) by Gail Hawkins

Recommended by Weirdbeard (for employers)...

The Myth of Multitasking: How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done by Dave Crenshaw

When Smart People Work for Dumb Bosses: How to Survive in a Crazy and Dysfunctional Workplace by William Lundin

The Enneagram

Between Metaphysics & Protoanalysis: A Theory for Analyzing the Human Psyche by Oscar Ichazo

The Enneagram Made Easy: Discover the 9 Types of People by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele

The Enneagram: Understanding Yourself and the Others in Clinical Practice by Helen Palmer

Essential Enneagram: The Definitive Personality Test and Self-Discovery Guide by David Daniels and Virginia Price

Transformation Through Insight: Enneatypes in Life by Claudio Naranjo

Understanding the Enneagram: The Practical Guide to Personality Types by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson

Family Connections

Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal by Liane Holliday Willey

Asperger’s Syndrome and Adults... Is Anyone Listening? Essays and Poems by Partners, Parents and Family Members... by Karen E. Rodman (with an introduction by Tony Attwood)

Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome: Understanding Adults on the Autism Spectrum by Carol Hagland

The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband by David Finch

Living and Loving with Asperger Syndrome: Family Viewpoints by Patrick, Estelle, and Jared McCabe

One of Us: A Family’s Life with Autism by Mark Osteen

Something Different About Dad: How to Live with Your Asperger’s Parent by Kirsti Evans

Happiness

Recommended by Peter...

Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin E. P. Seligman

Peter’s Review

Recommended by Peter...

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi

Happiness for Dummies: A Reference for the Rest of Us! by W. Doyle Gentry, PhD

Recommended by Peter...

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Todd Gilbert

Peter’s Review

History

Recommended by Weirdbeard...

Genius Genes: How Asperger Talents Changed the World by Michael Fitzgerald and Brendan O’Brien

The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History by Howard Bloom

Humor

All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Hoopmann

Everything Is Complicated by J.J. Sempé

Normal Is Just a Setting on the Dryer: And Other Lessons from the Real, Real World by Adair Lara (illustrated by Roxanna Bikadoroff)

Nothing is Simple by J.J. Sempé

Passive Aggressive Notes: Painfully Polite and Hilariously Hostile Writings by Kerry Miller

With Charity Toward None: A Fond Look at Misanthropy by Florence King (partly anthologized in The Florence King Reader)

Intimacy

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Intimacy by Dr. Paul Coleman (2005)

The Guide to Getting It On! by Paul Joannides, illustrated by Daerick Gross (1996, revised through 2009)

Married to Distraction: How to Restore Intimacy and Strengthen Your Partnership in an Age of Interruption by Edward M. Hallowell and Sue George Hallowell with Melissa Or

When Your Sex Drives Don't Match: Discover Your Libido Types to Create a Mutually Satisfying Sex Life by Sandra Pertot (2007)

Languages and Linguistics

Suggested by Weirdbeard...

English-Esperanto-English Dictionary: 2010 Edition by John C. Wells (author of Teach Yourself Esperanto Dictionary)

Geektionary: From Anime to Zettabyte: More Than 1,000 Words to Understand Goobs, Gamers, Orkdorks, and Technofreaks by Gregory Bergman and Josh Lambert

In the Land of Invented Languages: Adventures in Linguistic Creativity, Madness, and Genius by Anita Okrent

The Klingon Dictionary: English/Klingon - Klingon/English by Marc Okrand

 Life Skills

Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Strategies and Solutions by Nick Dubin (with a foreword by Michael John Carley)

Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome by Wendy Lawson

Recommended by Peter...

Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by the Arbinger Institute

Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults by Zosia Zaks (with a foreword by Temple Grandin)

Living Well on the Spectrum: How to Use Your Strengths to Meet the Challenges of Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism by Valerie L. Gaus, PhD (with a foreword by Stephen Shore)

Pretending to Be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome by Liane Holliday Willey

Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide to Day-to-day Life by Nancy J. Patrick

The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism by Dr. Temple Grandin and Sean Barro

Love

Breaking Hearts: The Two Sides of Unrequited Love by Roy F. Baumeister and Sara R. Wotman (1994)

Suggested by John...

A General Theory of Love by Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini, and Richard Lannon (2001)

Love and Limerence: The Experience of Being in Love by Dorothy Tennov (1979, revised 1999)

Love Sick: Love as a Mental Illness by Dr. Frank Tallis

Lovemaps: Clinical Concepts of Sexual/Erotic Health and Pathology, Paraphilia, and Gender Transposition in Childhood, Adolescence, and Maturity by John Money (1988)The Sex Contract – the Evolution of Human Behavior by Helen E. Fisher (1983)

The Sex Contract – the Evolution of Human Behavior by Helen E. Fisher (1983)

Why Him? Why Her?: Finding Real Love By Understanding Your Personality Type by Helen E. Fisher (2009)

Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love by Helen E. Fisher (2004)

Meditation

Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger’s Syndrome: The Way of the Pathfinder by Ron Rubio

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh, translated by Mobi Ho, illustrated by Vo-Dinh Mai

Non-Violent Communication (NVC)

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg (with a forward by Arun Gandhi)

Neurology

Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World by Brenda Smith Myles

Psychology in General

Asperger Syndrome and Psychotherapy: Understanding Asperger Perspectives by Paula Jacobsen

Finding Your Focus: Practical Strategies for the Everyday Challenges Facing Adults with ADD by Judith Greenbaum and Geraldine Markel

Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis by Eric Berne

I’m Dysfunctional, You’re Dysfunctional: The Recovery Movement and Other Self-Help by Wendy Kaminer

The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World by Marti Olsen Laney, PsyD

Party of One: The Loners’ Manifesto by Anneli Rufus

Stuck: Why We Can’t (or Won’t) Move On by Anneli Rufus

They Say You’re Crazy: How the World’s Most Powerful Psychiatrists Decide Who’s Normal by Paula J. Caplan

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Relationships

Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work by Katrin Bentley

The Asperger Couple’s Workbook: Practical Advice and Activities for Couples and Counsellors by Maxine Aston

The Asperger Love Guide: A Practical Guide for Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome to Seeking, Establishing and Maintaining Successful Relationships by Genevieve Edmonds and Dean Worton

Asperger Meets Girl: Happy Endings for Asperger Boys by Jonathan Griffiths

Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships by Ashley Stanford

Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs by Maxine Aston

Autistics' Guide to Dating: A Book by Autistics, for Autistics and Those Who Love Them or Who Are in Love with Them by Emilia Murry Ramey and Jody John Ramey

Connecting With Your Asperger Partner: Negotiating the Maze of Intimacy by Louise Weston

Friendships: The Aspie Way by Wendy Lawson

Love, Sex and Long-Term Relationships: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want by Sarah Henrickx

Loving Mr. Spock: Understanding a Lover with Asperger’s Syndrome by Barbara Jacobs (with a foreword by Tony Attwood)

Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex, and Relationships for People with Asperger’s Syndrome by Sarah Attwood

The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide to an Intimate Relationship with a Partner Who Has Asperger Syndrome by Maxine C. Aston

Perfect Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Handling Conflict, Confrontations and Challenging Personalities by Susan Benjamin

The Peter Pan Syndrome: Men Who Never Grew Up by Dan Kiley

Toxic Coworkers: How to Deal with Dysfunctional People on the Job by Alan A. Cavaiola, PhD, and Neil J. Lavender, PhD

22 Things a Woman Must Know: If She Loves a Man with Asperger’s Syndrome by Rudy Simone

The Wendy Dilemma: When Women Stop Mothering Their Men by Dan Kiley

Self-Help

The Asperger Personal Guide: Raising Self-Esteem and Making the Most of Yourself As a Adult with Asperger’s Syndrome by Genevieve Edmonds and Dean Worton

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns by Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick

Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety: A Guide to Successful Stress Management by Nick Dubin

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome by Valerie L. Gaus PhD

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Dummies: A Reference for the Rest of Us! by Rhena Branch and Rob Willson

Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher and William Ury, Second Edition updated by Bruce Patton

Sexuality

Asperger’s Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood by Isabelle Henault

Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger’s Syndrome by Sarah Attwood (with illustrations by Jonathan Powell)

Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum by Wendy Lawson

Social Anxiety

The Asperger Social Guide: How to Relate to Anyone in any Social Situation As an Adult with Asperger’s Syndrome by Genevieve Edmonds and Dean Worton

Diagonally-Parked in a Parallel Universe: Working Through Social Anxiety: Second Edition by Signe A. Dayhoff

Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw

A Life Less Anxious: Freedom from Panic Attacks and Social Anxiety Without Drugs or Therapy by Steve Pavilanis

Living Fully with Shyness and Social Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide to Gaining Social Confidence by Erika B. Hilliard

Painfully Shy: How to Overcome Social Anxiety and Reclaim Your Life by Barbara G. Markway and Gregory P. Markway

Shyness: What It Is, What to Do About It by Philip G. Zimbardo

Soul Without Shame: A Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within by Byron Brown

Sociology

A Class Divided, Then and Now: Expanded Edition by William Peters

Life on the Screen: Identity in the Age of the Internet by Sherry Turkle

The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil by Philip G. Zimbardo

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The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt

Recommended by Weirdbeard...

Your Call Is Important to Us: The Truth About Bullshit by Laura Penny

Spirituality

Asperger’s Syndrome and Mindfulness: Taking Refuge in the Buddha by Chris Mitchell

Autism and the God Connection by William Stillman

A Painful Gift: The Journey of a Soul with Autism (Kindle only) by Chris Goodchild

Substance Abuse

Asperger’s Syndrome and Alcohol: Drinking to Cope by Matthew Tinsley and Sarah Hendrickx

Theory of Mind

Mindblindness: An Essay on Autism and Theory of Mind by Simon Baron-Cohen

Women's Studies

Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome by Rudy Simone

The Essential Difference: Male and Female Brains and the Truth About Autism by Simon Baron-Cohen

Unwrapping The Mysteries Of Asperger’s: The Search for Truth and Discovery of Solutions – Guide For Girls and Women with Asperger’s Syndrome by Kristi Hubbard

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