Loved this book. As someone who's unsure if I have autism, the author gives you personal experiences as someone with autism so that you can see if you have any of the same experiences. And if you know you have autism, it's a great book that gives great advice on what you can do to make your life easier like how to prevent burnout. I also love that it's a pretty small book with each chapter only being about two pages. It makes the book less intimidating.

I've seen reviews saying people adored this and found it really helpful, and reviews saying this was very basic info that they already knew. Personally, I'm kind of both? But I mean that in a good way.

I think this book would especially be a great resource for people who've only recently been diagnosed and are still figuring out how to accomodate themselves. While reading, I never felt like I was gaining a lot of new info, but it was also an empowering read because it made me realize how much of these things I was already doing. And I also found some helpful tips I want to implement more. I can definitely see myself revisiting this, because sometimes you just need visual reminders, even if you already know all the info.

Megan Anna Neff's "Self-Care for Autistic People" is a compassionate and empowering guide that addresses the unique challenges and needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. Through a blend of personal insights, practical advice, and affirming guidance, Neff offers a comprehensive toolkit for navigating self-care in a world that often misunderstands or overlooks autistic experiences.

Central to the book is Neff's advocacy for a holistic approach to self-care that embraces individuality and celebrates neurodiversity. Drawing from her own journey as an autistic woman, as well as from the experiences of others within the community, Neff emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, sensory awareness, and personalized strategies tailored to one's specific needs and preferences.

One of the book's strengths lies in its practicality. Neff provides actionable tips and exercises designed to help autistic individuals manage stress, regulate sensory input, and cultivate a supportive environment that fosters well-being. From creating sensory-friendly spaces to practicing mindfulness techniques, each chapter is filled with accessible tools that empower readers to reclaim their self-care routines with confidence and understanding.

Neff's writing is clear and empathetic, offering valuable insights into the intersection of autism and self-care without oversimplifying or generalizing the diverse experiences within the autistic community. Her emphasis on self-advocacy and self-awareness encourages readers to embrace their strengths and challenges alike, fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience.

Moreover, "Self-Care for Autistic People" serves as a vital resource for caregivers, educators, and allies seeking to better support autistic individuals in their journey towards holistic well-being. Neff's emphasis on fostering inclusive and supportive environments underscores the importance of promoting autonomy and dignity for all individuals on the spectrum.

While the book focuses primarily on practical strategies and personal anecdotes, it also addresses broader societal issues, such as stigma and misconceptions surrounding autism, advocating for greater understanding and acceptance.

In conclusion, "Self-Care for Autistic People" is a compassionate and informative guide that fills a significant gap in resources dedicated to autistic self-care. Megan Anna Neff's thoughtful approach, combined with her firsthand experience and advocacy, makes this book an essential read for anyone looking to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for autistic individuals.

Very easy to read book with lots of concrete tips and tricks for managing as an autistic person! Especially with a focus on adults rather than children.

Really helpful and interesting book. These self-care tips seem so good to me, and its nice to see them all combined in a book. As someone on the waitlist to get diagnosed, these tips really helped me and made me think about what i need. I also felt really seen. As a psychology student, this is just really interesting information about autism. It doesn't go too deep in the theory. it really is all about the advice.

What would also have been really helpful was perhaps a bit of a workbook section. E.g. the chapter on love languages, think about your own love languages, and write down examples. You could do this with a couple of different things. I noticed many parts saying "you should think hard about your preferences in this," etc. But then i just moved on reading, without thinking about it, lolol.

Its really good!

Thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

I thought this was really well written and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. I think it will find readers at our library, so we will definitely be purchasing for the collection.

As an autistic person myself, this isn't groundbreaking information. But I've read other reviews, and it can be plenty helpful for families and friends of autistic people.

I received a free copy from the publisher through Netgalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

I knew Megan Anne Neff from her website and podcast and was excited to hear she was writing a book. I jumped on the chance to read and review this one. I thought this was a very informative book filled with so many great ideas for self-care for autistic people.

I thought this was a great read with lots of ideas about self care for autistic people. There were tips I already knew, mostly because I already read and listened a lot about the topic in general and to the author's other content in particular, but even so there were plenty of new to me tips. I also appreciated having all these ideas combined in one book. I liked the writing style and the positive and encouraging tone of the book. It's very neurodivergent affirming and I liked that.

I feel like the strength of this book really is how broad it is. There are so many tips in it, so many ideas. While not all of them resonated with me, plenty did. And there were a few tips that really resonated with me I wanted to try and even some I implemented right away. And I feel most people will find at least a few things they can use in here.

At the same time I also felt that the broadness of the book was something I struggled with at times. There are just so many tips and information in there, but none of it goes as deep as I want. Sometimes I just wanted more information on a certain point and was left with questions. It also could be a bit overwhelming at times as there are so many tips, so I ended up reading this one in little snippets which worked better for me so I could process the information better. This is a book I hope to re-read in the future, so I can pick up more ideas and remind myself of ones that I've forgotten already.

To summarize: This is a great book about self-care for autistic people. I found it informative and found plenty of useful tips. The tone is very neurodivergent affirming, which I liked. I think the strength of this book lies in how broad it is, with so many self-care ideas in there. That's also the downside for me in a way as I felt at times it didn't go deep enough. It also could be a bit much and overwhelming, so I read in small snippets as that worked better for me. I think this book a great starting point to get an overview of autistic self-care.

Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for a copy of this ARC. All thoughts are my own.

Dr Megan Anna Neff has created a comprehensive and approachable guide to help autistic people look after themselves. This book was full of ideas across a whole range of areas, from sensory challenges, work, relationships and more. However, it never felt overwhelming.

I found that many of the ideas were realistic, acknowledging that not every approach will work for everyone, and accepting the reality that it may not be practical to completely stop all demands to recover.

This book is a resource that I can see myself coming back to time and again, when I need a refresher or just need some ideas to get back on track.

I will absolutely recommend this!

As an autistic person myself, I found this book easy to understand and also knowledgeable. Great read! A good place to start

As an autistic person, this read was both very interesting and familiar at once. There was a lot of useful information delivered in a warm and approachable way.

This is a FABULOUS book that everyone with autism (and those that know/love/work with Autistic people) should buy. It has been written in a way that you can read through front to back, but you can also dip in and re-read the page you need that day, which is just perfect.

I could honestly have given this 5 stars after the first section of the book, but the information and tips kept on giving me more reasons right the way through. Sometimes, you just need the dot points of a specific situation, and Dr Megan Anna delivers example scripts, the most important things to keep in mind, ideas for how to cope, as well as tips and strategies for *all the situations*.

Here are just a few of the 100+ situations covered:
* Creating sensory safety
* Managing challenges with food
* Unwinding muscle tension
* Putting your mind to sleep
* Prioritising rest to avoid burnout
* Managing hyper-empathy
* Grasping difficult emotions
* Distinguishing between sensory overload and anxiety
* Dropping "functioning" labels
* Building your health care team
* Forgiving yourself and grieving your limits
* Expanding your tolerance level
* Understanding double empathy
* Navigating conflict
* Exploring gender and sexuality
* Navigating context switching at work
* Optimal work environments and ideas to consider
* Creating hyperfocus bumper rails

Oh how I wish that I had read this a year ago! Thank you to Dr Megan Anna Neff for her great work. THIS is why we need neurodiverse professionals!

I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this book, but I am ordering a physical copy for our family too. Many thanks to Adams Media and NetGalley for the early access in exchange for my honest review.

As a late diagnosed autistic women I appreciated reading from the perspective of someone who is neurodiverse themselves.

This is a great starting point for people who are newly diagnosed or wanting tips to care for themself. There are some helpful ideas in this book on how to make your life easier as a neurodiverse adult.

I appreciate this book covering things like burnout and help with workplace struggles as sometimes this is overlooked in autistic help books. I feel this is something I will also be able to refer back to later for easy tips if I’m struggling or in burnout.

Thank you to the publisher, Adams Media for the ARC through NetGalley. My review is my honest opinion on this book ✨

"Self-Care for Autistic People" felt like a warm hug from someone who truly gets it. Megan Anna Neff's insights and tips aren't just about de-stressing; they're about embracing your unique neurodiversity. As someone who's navigated the world with autism, Neff speaks from experience, offering practical advice that feels both comforting and empowering. Sure, some parts felt repetitive, and I wished for a more cohesive structure, but the wealth of information made up for it. From understanding sensory overload to managing communication hurdles, this book covers it all with empathy and understanding. It's not about "fixing" autism but finding ways to thrive with it, and that's a message worth spreading. Whether you're newly diagnosed or just seeking to understand yourself better, this book is like a beacon guiding you through the maze of neurodiversity.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a good book with a somewhat misleading title. 'Self-Care for Autistic People' sounds like a book telling ways to de-stress. This is more like a guide to living as an autistic adult. Simple and straightforward, written by an autistic doctor for other autistic people. A lot of this may seem obvious, but for people who struggle with interoception (self understanding) it is helpful to see explanations of how and why we struggle with things, and suggested solutions and accommodations. It was a bit repetitive.

I would have loved this if I had found this when I was beginning my diagnosis journey! I am so grateful that there is more and more resources for people going through this, specifically for adults.

Many of these tips seem very surface level, but there are some useful things in here. I would recommend, but I think that it could have been expanded a bit more.

This is a great starting place if you have just received a diagnosis of ASD, suspect you may have it, or want to learn more about it to help someone in your life who has it. It carefully and thoughtfully provides a roadmap for how to navigate and embrace your autism so that you can flourish. I really appreciated the book's emphasis on autism not as a deficit, but rather as a different set of skills. The author provided many practical tips and examples on how to handle different aspects of life with autism. My only critiques are that the organization of the book bothered me a bit. I liked the bullet-point format of most of the chapters, but after a while I got lost and found them repetitive as some of the information was found in multiple different sections. I wish it was put into a bit more of a cohesive/narrative format rather than loose chapters with bullets. I also found the ending a bit abrupt, and wish there was a conclusion of some kind.

This book had so much helpful and useful information— I have pre-ordered the hardcover book for my collection and use for self care in all areas — so that I can be follow the book section by section and begin applying it to my life. Though, I’m not officially diagnosed as Autistic 95% of everything in this book screams me as an adult and as a child— I was shocked — but also relieved to know that I am Neurodivergent and mildly Autistic—this book has given me a place start —it will help my husband and I to better understand myself and how I react or interact in the world and with others around me. I am looking forward to receiving my hardcopy and being able to apply the techniques to make my navigation though life easier.
Thanks to Netgalley and Adams Media for this ARC . This is my honest review.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC! I’m also a big fan of @neurodivergent_insights !

I’ve been on a journey for self discovery. This book made me realize that there are lots of ways I could be at my best that I’m not advocating for. This book inspired me to be more productive but also take better care of myself.

Reading this helped me solidify some of the ways I operate differently from others at work, and why neurodivergence doesn’t need to be treated as the medical model would - pathologizing.