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Book Title
A Field Guide to Earthlings: An autistic/Asperger view of neurotypical behavior
Publisher's Description
Autistic people often live in a state of anxiety and confusion about the social world, running into misunderstandings and other barriers. This book unlocks the inner workings of neurotypical behavior, which can be mysterious to autistics. Topics include the nuances of friendship, dating, small talk, interpersonal conflicts, image, learning styles, social communication, common sense, and white lies.
Proceeding from root concepts of language and culture through 62 behavior patterns used by neurotypical people, the book reveals how they structure a mental map of the world in symbolic webs of beliefs, how those symbols are used to filter perception, how they build and display their identity, how they compete for power, and how they socialize and develop relationships. Search and preview book contents
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About the Author
Star Ford (formerly Ian) facilitates a support group for autistic adults, and works for Divergent Labs, a non-profit dedicated to full autistic inclusion.
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