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​Updated Most Recently on March 13, 2026

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As I explore other works or as books are recommended to me, I will add to this list.
Although I have read many of these, I am not endorsing or suggesting that these works fully represent the field.

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New Releases in 2026!

 Autistic Menopause: A Guide to the Menopausal Transition for Autistic People and those Supporting Them by Rachel Moseley and Julie Gamble-Turner. Illustrated by Rose Matthews (January 21, 2026)

• From the publisher: Having menopausal symptoms as an autistic person can feel isolating and confusing. You might be wondering why you are feeling so lost or why your experience doesn't seem anything like other people's. Here to provide you with clarity are Dr. Rachel Moseley, who is autistic herself, and Professor Julie Gamble-Turner, who has personal experience of the menopause. They combine their years of experience researching autism, health and wellbeing to bring you this indispensable book. Drawing on the powerful voices of sixteen autistic experts, chapters cover everything from understanding why being autistic will affect your experience of the menopause to advice about finding the strategies that work for you and seeking help. You will learn how the menopause can cause changes to your emotions, attention and memory as well as affect things like sensory issues, masking and communication, giving you tools to manage changes effectively and, most importantly, provide reassurance that you're not alone.
• You may purchase this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781805010975​

Healing Autistic Burnout: A Neuroaffirming Guide for Connecting with Your Authentic Self, Restoring Your Energy, and Advocating for Your Needs by Sharon Kaye O’Connor (February 1, 2026)

• From the Publisher: Healing Autistic Burnout offers mindfulness and self-reflective exercises to help you overcome the symptoms of autistic burnout--including emotional overwhelm, sensory overstimulation, and mental exhaustion. With this powerful guide, you will find neuroaffirming strategies to nurture rest and recovery, cultivate greater self-awareness and understanding, and advocate for your needs. You'll also find tips and tools to help you preserve your energy, stay present in the moment, improve communication with others, set boundaries when needed, and tune in to your individual needs and strengths.
• You may purchase this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781648486715

An Autistic-ADHD Journey: Building a True Identity Post-Discovery by Rachel Vivienne Winder  (February 3, 2026)

• From the publisher: Author Rachel Winder explores how 40 years of not knowing her AuDHD identity impacted her life – from Autistic masking (a subconscious survival tactic to camouflage social differences and so avoid unwanted attention and rejection), through to developing complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD). Discovering her neurodivergent identity gave her the tools to shed harmful and incorrect labels and to see her life through an AuDHD lens. An Autistic-ADHD Journey explores a brief history of Autism alongside the author’s unique lived experiences that aim to dispel the many harmful misconceptions surrounding Autism and ADHD. This book takes you one person closer to knowing more about AuDHD. Through the exploration of a complex and shifting understanding of self, this book is ideal reading for AuDHD folk and allies, anyone wishing to understand Autism and ADHD more, carers, mental health practitioners, Medical Students, and students of Disability Studies, Autism and AuDHD Studies, and Mental Health Studies.
• You may purchase this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781916985551​

Self-Care Activities for Autistic People: 100 Step-by-Step Exercises to Help You Feel Grounded, Relaxed, and Happy by Megan Anna Neff (February 24, 2026)

• From the publisher: Relax, recharge, and reset your body with this thoughtfully designed deck of 100 accessible exercises by trusted therapist Dr. Megan A. Neff. Perfectly tailored for autistic adults, this practical resource offers easy-to-use activities that support your well-being across all aspects of life.
• You may purchase this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781507225066​

Faith, Hope and Autism: Learning to Love Neurodiversity by John Allister (February 27, 2026)

• From the publisher: What does church feel like if you're autistic? And how can churches become places where autistic people truly belong?John Allister - a Church of England vicar who is also autistic - shares honest stories, practical insights, and heartfelt letters to his younger self. He opens up a window into the joys and challenges of growing up autistic, discovering faith, and finding a place in the church. Blending personal experience with down-to-earth guidance, John helps readers understand how autistic people experience the world, why inclusion matters, and what real welcome can look like. This book is for anyone who wants their church to be more open, kind, and full of belonging - whether you're a church leader, have an autistic friend or family member, or are autistic yourself. Warm, witty, and deeply human, Faith, Hope and Autism is a powerful invitation to see the church - and each other - differently.
• You may purchase this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781786227225​

Masking in Autistic Adults: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Care by Iain Dolan (February 27, 2026)

• From the publisher: Written by an autistic psychologist specializing in neurodivergent adult assessments, this pioneering book bridges the chasm between clinical practice and autistic experience via the author's unique and candid "insider-outsider" perspective.
  
• You may purchase this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781032935980​
  

The ADHD Field Guide for Adults by Cate Osborn and Erik Gude (March 3, 2026)

• From the publisher: Enter Cate Osborn and Erik Gude, ADHD advocates, educators, and hosts of the wildly popular podcast Catie and Eric’s Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure. They have witnessed this info gap firsthand in their own lives and in the flood of questions they regularly field from their millions of social media followers. Irreverent, indispensable, candid, and reassuring, Cate and Erik don’t paper over the realities of neurodivergence. They give it to you straight. Featuring the most up-to-date foundational information, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults also explores issues that are rarely discussed, such as navigating sex and intimacy, and the healthcare system.
• You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781668053164​

Stuck on Hard Mode: The ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD Strategy Guide for Real Life by Erin Phillips (March 19, 2026)

• From the publisher: Your energy levels are depleted; those laundry and washing up questlines are all flashing with red exclamation marks and nearly everything is on fire...but that's just an average day for many neurodivergent people, right? Being autistic, ADHD or AuDHD can sometimes feel like you're stuck on hard mode with no option to toggle that difficulty setting. Fear not! The first ever neurodivergent-friendly strategy guide to everyday life is here to improve your gameplay in a world built for neurotypicals. Hilarious, fun and packed full of gorgeous art and 'screenshots' from the ultimate game - real life - this strategy guide is your tool to surviving the missions and quests of the daily grind.
• You may pre-order/purchase this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781839977985​

Burnout Recovery: A Neurodivergent-Friendly Guide to Healing Burnout Through Nature’s Wisdom by Alicia K. Anderson (March 24, 2026)

• From the publisher: Burnout Recovery offers a holistic and neurodivergent-friendly approach to burnout. In this practical self-help guide, Alicia King Anderson argues that for many of us, burnout is not just a symptom of a stressful workplace. When reducing our workload slightly or taking a vacation doesn’t seem to help, we need to consider the entire network of intersecting stresses in our life: physical, psychological, sensory, social, environmental, and political.
• You may pre-order/purchase this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9798889843139​

The Scale of the Spectrum: Insight into Autistic Experiences by Joanna Grace (April 28, 2026)

• From the publisher: The Scale of the Spectrum is an accessible collection of ' story pairs' exploring the commonality of autistic experience. Each story pair tells an account of an autistic person with high support needs and/or their behaviour being misunderstood, alongside an experience of an autistic person with low support needs. Their stories are organised in two sections. In the first, understanding of an autistic person with high support needs is discovered through the experience of a person with low support needs; in the second, an autistic person with low support needs comes to better understand their experience by relating to a person with high support needs. The contributors discuss diverse challenges including food, communication, time management, pain, sensory overwhelm and mental health. Throughout the book, the contributors argue for a unity of overall autistic experience and ask the question of if people at ' opposite' ends of the autism spectrum are really so different from each other.
• You may purchase this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781803884424​

Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy: Rethinking Approaches for Autistic and ADHD Clients by Amy Peters (May 21, 2026)

• From the publisher: Drawing on Amy Peters' lived experience and professional insight, this book explores how traditional therapeutic models can misinterpret or pathologize neurodivergent ways of being and offers a practical and affirming alternative. Written with professionals in mind, this book introduces several original models developed by the author, which guide practitioners through neurodivergent experiences of trauma, emotional regulation and burnout. Reflection points, client insights and case studies invite readers to reflect on how this work can be integrated authentically into their current modality.
• You may pre-order/publish this book here: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781399830300​

Releases of Interest from 2024 and 2025

• Living Well with Adult ADHD by Laura E Knouse (October 10, 2025)
  • From the publisher: Imagine an ADHD toolkit filled with tried-and-true skills that empower you to be more focused and productive--and to "hack" daily life so your strengths can shine. That's exactly what expert therapist Laura E. Knouse and preeminent authority Russell A. Barkley offer in this friendly guide. In short, engaging chapters, you get a menu of science-based strategies and resources for getting organized, completing tasks from start to finish, managing time, regulating your emotions and impulses, and addressing common relationship problems faced by adults with ADHD. Drs. Knouse and Barkley share ideas you can use every day, complete with checklists, self-coaching tips, helpful links, and downloadable forms.
  • You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781462555123​
• Navigating Life with ADHD by Sarah Cheyette and Benjamin Cheyette (August 4, 2025 Oxford University Press)
  • From the publisher: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects millions of people of all ages worldwide and has effects that ripple through society. Navigating Life with ADHD is a guidebook to help adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, and their caregivers and loved ones thrive. The understanding of ADHD has been evolving: Once seen as a problem of "bad kids with bad parents," today people of all ages and from all walks of life are diagnosed with ADHD. With effective treatment, people with ADHD can have amazing career trajectories and make highly original and valuable contributions to society. But what does it mean to have ADHD? The recognition of ADHD has been increasing steadily, and the American Academy of Neurology is proud to shed light on this topic and bring greater understanding to all involved. Readers will learn about the effects of ADHD on the lives of children and adults with the disorder and how to navigate these effects with loved ones and caregivers. The authors discuss how best to manage the many challenges associated with ADHD holistically: not simply focusing on ADHD but also its relationship to anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and other commonly co-occurring conditions. Medication and non-medication treatments are covered in an easy-to-understand way. With the liberal use of patient vignettes throughout, readers will relate and feel comfortable understanding what ADHD is -- and isn't-- and how to maximise success for the ADHDer in their life or for themselves if they themselves have ADHD.
  • You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9780197646502bookshop.org/a/110498/9780197646502
• How to Eat Well for Adults with ADHD by Rebecca King (March 18, 2025)
  • From the publisher: From a registered dietitian living with ADHD, discover a comprehensive guide to cooking and eating as an adult ADHDer, packed with simple strategies, practical tools, and 40 ADHD-friendly recipes, Figuring out how to nourish your body and mind when you have ADHD can be overwhelming and exhausting. Challenges with executive function, impulsivity, dopamine regulation, and more can lead to a host of obstacles: finding the motivation to cook a meal, remembering to eat, overeating for stimulation, getting adequate nutrition, and more. At their worst, these challenges can have serious consequences for your mental and physical health. But it doesn't have to be this way. How to Eat Well for Adults with ADHD is a complete guide to how to cook regularly, eat intuitively, and nourish yourself well when you have ADHD.
  • Written by registered dietitian and ADHDer Rebecca King, the "ADHD Nutritionist," this book is not a diet book, but rather a book of solutions to common problems ADHDers experience with food, cooking, and nutrition. Rooted in Rebecca's weight-neutral, intuitive eating-based philosophy, this book breaks down how ADHD affects your relationship with food and gives you the tools to develop a better approach for your ADHD brain. 
  • You can find this online at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9780760392089
• ADHD and Sex: A Woman's Perspective by Suzanne Byrd (February 27, 2025)
  • From the publisher: ADHD & Sex: A Woman's Perspective delves deep into the intricate intersection of female sexuality and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, offering a comprehensive guide for women seeking to understand their own experiences. This transformative book weaves together medical insights, personal narratives, and practical tools, illustrating how ADHD can influence every aspect of intimacy-from sensory processing to emotional regulation. Readers will discover strategies to enhance focus in the bedroom, manage impulsivity within relationships, and communicate desires effectively. Each chapter unpacks essential topics-body image, self-esteem, trauma recovery, and medication impacts-while shining a light on often-overlooked nuances such as hormonal changes and the importance of building a supportive network. Grounded in compassion, ADHD & Sex: A Woman's Perspective centers on empowerment. It challenges harmful myths and embraces the idea that ADHD can fuel creativity, spontaneity, and deep emotional connection when harnessed responsibly. In addition, the book presents mindful exercises, journaling prompts, and holistic approaches designed to foster self-awareness, affirm personal boundaries, and celebrate the unique sexual identity of every reader. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have navigated ADHD for years, this book offers practical guidance and reassurance. It reminds you that your body's responses are valid, your needs are worthy of expression, and your path to pleasure is inherently your own. If you've ever felt misunderstood or isolated by the complexities of ADHD in the bedroom, ADHD & Sex: A Woman's Perspective delivers research-backed insights and real-life examples to help you reclaim agency over your mind, body, and relationships. Step into a journey that promises self-discovery, authenticity, and a reinvigorated sense of sexual confidence.
  • About the author: Suzanne Byrd is a life coach specializing in ADHD support and the author of several books focused on ADHD, particularly as it affects women and girls. With over a decade of experience in the field, she provides practical guidance on managing ADHD in daily life, relationships, and organizational challenges. Based in London, Byrd draws from both professional expertise and personal insight to help individuals with ADHD thrive.
  • You can purchase this book at: https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781914272868
• Now It All Makes Sense: How an ADHD Diagnosis Brought Clarity to My Life by Alex Partridge (2025)
  • In his chart-topping podcast, ADHD Chatter, Alex has spoken to dozens of experts on ADHD and related conditions in a bid to understand and improve outcomes for the neurodiverse population - and this groundbreaking book brings them all together, for the first time, in one place.
  • You can find this online at https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781399817813
• Shift: Managing Your Emotions So they Don't Manage You by Ethan Kross (2025)
  • Whether it’s anxiety about going to the doctor, boiling rage when we’re stuck in traffic, or devastation after a painful break-up, our lives are filled with situations that send us spiraling. But as difficult as our emotions can be, they are also a superpower. Far from being “good” or “bad,” emotions are information. When they’re activated in the right ways and at the right time, they function like an immune system, alerting us to our surroundings, telling us how to react to a situation, and helping us make the right choices. But how do we make our emotions work for us rather than against us? Acclaimed psychologist Dr. Ethan Kross has devoted his scientific career to answering this question.
  • You can find this online at https: bookshop.org/a/110498/9780593444412
• The Laws of Connection by David Robson (2024)
  • This groundbreaking study reveals how social connections are far more important than we thought, showing us the steps we can take to build better relationships and improve our lives. Social connection is as essential for our health and happiness as a balanced diet and regular exercise. It reduces our risk of stroke, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. It enhances our creativity and adds years to our life span. Yet many of us struggle to form strong and meaningful bonds—and the problem lies not with our personalities but with a series of cognitive biases that stop us from fulfilling our social potential.
  • You can find this online at https://bookshop.org/a/110498/9781639366484