The Autism Self-Assessment Workbook
A guide to understanding, self-awareness and self-identification
Will be published approx. on 21. May 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-3998-3152-9 (ISBN)
Description
Have you ever wondered if you might be autistic?
With long waiting lists and rising costs for formal diagnosis, more adults than ever are turning to self-identification in order tobetter understand themselves.
This structured, evidence-informed guide offers a comprehensive self-assessment process based on DSM-V diagnostic criteria. Developed by Trevor Powell, an experienced clinical neuropsychologist andShari Lines, an expert by lived experience,it uses detailed questionnaires and reflective exercises. to help you identify behaviours in key areas, including social communication, relationships, routines, sensory sensitivities, masking, and intense interests - giving you a profile from which you can explore self-identification or formal diagnosis.
Practical, accessible, and validating, this is your clinically tested guide to making sense of your experiences, understanding your identity, and deciding what comes next.
With long waiting lists and rising costs for formal diagnosis, more adults than ever are turning to self-identification in order tobetter understand themselves.
This structured, evidence-informed guide offers a comprehensive self-assessment process based on DSM-V diagnostic criteria. Developed by Trevor Powell, an experienced clinical neuropsychologist andShari Lines, an expert by lived experience,it uses detailed questionnaires and reflective exercises. to help you identify behaviours in key areas, including social communication, relationships, routines, sensory sensitivities, masking, and intense interests - giving you a profile from which you can explore self-identification or formal diagnosis.
Practical, accessible, and validating, this is your clinically tested guide to making sense of your experiences, understanding your identity, and deciding what comes next.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 173 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-3998-3152-9 (9781399831529)
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Persons
Trevor Powell (Author)
Dr Trevor Powell is a consultant clinical neuropsychologist with over 40 years' experience in the NHS and extensive expertise in autism assessment. He has conducted approximately 1,000 autism assessments and is the recipient of the British Psychological Society's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Shari Lines (Author)
Shari Lines is an autistic author and data analyst who works on neurodiversity strategy within a multinational organisation, bringing lived experience and practical insight into diagnosis and workplace support.
Dr Trevor Powell is a consultant clinical neuropsychologist with over 40 years' experience in the NHS and extensive expertise in autism assessment. He has conducted approximately 1,000 autism assessments and is the recipient of the British Psychological Society's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Shari Lines (Author)
Shari Lines is an autistic author and data analyst who works on neurodiversity strategy within a multinational organisation, bringing lived experience and practical insight into diagnosis and workplace support.