The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting
Understanding our communication differences and social needs
Published on 21. August 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-80501-258-0 (ISBN)
Description
"Autistic people communicate differently to non-autistic people, but that does not equate to communicating "wrong"."
Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and lived experience perspectives to create the ultimate guide to supporting your autistic social self in hectic, everyday life.
Split into three parts that cover communication, socialising and strategies for specific social situations, this book covers everything you need to understand your communication style and helps you to explore your own social comfort zone, which looks different for everyone!
This guide is supportive, affirming and packed full of strategies on how you can support yourself and manage daily social situations, from restaurants to interviews.
Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and lived experience perspectives to create the ultimate guide to supporting your autistic social self in hectic, everyday life.
Split into three parts that cover communication, socialising and strategies for specific social situations, this book covers everything you need to understand your communication style and helps you to explore your own social comfort zone, which looks different for everyone!
This guide is supportive, affirming and packed full of strategies on how you can support yourself and manage daily social situations, from restaurants to interviews.
Reviews / Votes
Another great book from Niamh, packed full of insights and strategies on communication and socialising for autistic people and those who support them. The Six Step Social Plan is a piece of genius for every autistic venturing forth on a night out! -- Sarah Hendrickx, author of Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum. A must-read for autistics and non-autistics alike, Niamh's book represents a strong, welcoming, and carefully-constructed bridge - spanning the communication gap that can too easily divide us. While based on a mountain of research, there are wonderful anecdotes in there too. -- Katy Elphinstone, author of How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children All forms of communication and connection are explored, and all expressions of autism are included in this remarkable new resource. The descriptions, especially the 'reasonable adaptations', are based on an extensive review of the research literature and the experiences of the author and autistic individuals. -- Tony AttwoodMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
N/A
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
422 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80501-258-0 (9781805012580)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Niamh Garvey
The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting
Understanding our communication differences and social needs
E-Book
08/2025
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
€17.99
Available for download
Person
Niamh Garvey is an autistic author and editor of books for both children and adults. She is passionate about advocating for improved awareness and acceptance of neurodivergence, especially autism. She previously worked as nurse and has a Diploma in Autism Studies from University College Cork. She lives in Cork with her husband, three neurodivergent children, a handful of hens and some goldfish.