Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism
About this ebook
Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more general to autism. Contributors cover issues including growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care amongst many others. With great contributions from exceptional women, this is a truly well-rounded collection of knowledge and sage advice for any woman with autism.
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Dr Michelle Garnett, PhD, is an AuDHD clinical psychologist and world-renowned autism specialist. She has worked as a neurodiverse couple's therapist since 2012. Michelle has co-authored eight books for JKP, including Autism Working (2021), and has been a keynote speaker at the USA Neurodiverse Love Conference. She is based in Brisbane.
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.
