{"product_id":"the-autistics-guide-to-self-discovery-sol-smith-9781608689989","title":"The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery: Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eIn this first-of-its-kind book, Sol Smith combines current research, his personal experience as an autistic adult, and lessons learned as an educator to show how others living with the condition can transcend common mischaracterizations, embrace self-acceptance, overcome shame, and gain the skills to function and flourish\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When writer and professor Sol Smith was diagnosed with autism as an adult, a lifetime of \"noisy brain\" and rumination, of intuiting that he experienced the world differently from others, suddenly made sense. Rather than feeling shame and continuing to hide his neuro-differences, he used his experience as an educator to create ways to articulate and explore these differences and, in the process, develop life skills to better communicate and work with neurotypical people. He decided to share his insights, and the response was overwhelming -- his informative videos on TikTok and YouTube quickly gained millions of views. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Smith understood that neurodivergent people often feel that nothing they have been taught relates to how they experience the world. To resolve this conflict, they try to change or mask who they are, which causes isolation, depression, and anxiety over time. So he advised the opposite: understand yourself, accept yourself, and reduce conflict. People don't need to \"fix\" themselves or \"overcome\" a personality flaw -- they need to learn to understand their identity and adjust their environment accordingly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Building on these insights, \u003cem\u003eSquare Peg \u003c\/em\u003elays out a blueprint for flourishing with autism and neurodivergence. Topics include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - common misconceptions and misunderstanding around autism\u003cbr\u003e - tips for managing imposter syndrome\u003cbr\u003e - strategies for addressing the challenges inherent in \"unmasking\"\u003cbr\u003e - how to embrace authenticity \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Designed to help readers peel away the shell of anxiety and shame that has calcified around their lives, \u003cem\u003eSquare Peg\u003c\/em\u003e offers a better understanding of what it means to be neurodivergent and how to function effectively in relationships at home, at work, and in the wider world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sol Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1608689980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781608689989\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New World Library\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Sol Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46293115306239,"sku":"9781608689989","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1e91b80a-907f-4891-9db1-91fefaa83d0d.jpg?v=1730212170","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-autistics-guide-to-self-discovery-sol-smith-9781608689989","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}