Spectrum Women

Cook, Barb

ISBN 10: 1785924346 / ISBN 13: 9781785924347

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00104811749

Synopsis:

15 autistic women give empowerment, advice, support and insight to fellow autistic women, with clinical commentary from a specialist

About the Authors: Dr Michelle Garnett, PhD, is an AuDHD clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience specialising in autism. In 2019, she co-founded Attwood & Garnett Events with Tony Attwood to enhance autism awareness and understanding globally.

Artemisia is an Aspergirl, writer and AS consultant who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Yenn Purkis is an autistic and non-binary advocate, author and presenter. Yenn has a Masters degree in Fine Art from RMIT University. Yenn has given a presentation for TEDx Canberra and has been a frequent keynote presenter at autism and disability events for several years. Yenn has a number of awards, including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year award and a number of other awards for community leadership including being nominated for the Australian of the Year award in 2017. Yenn has worked full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. They have facilitated a support group for autistic women and gender diverse folks in Canberra since 2011. Yenn has featured in media interviews for many years and was one of four autistic adults featured in the ABC TV documentary Alone in a Crowded Room. Yenn lives in Canberra, Australia.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Spectrum Women
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good