Understanding Autistic Adults

Sagit Blumrosen-Sela is a clinical psychologist holding a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her contributions span both literature and psychology, encompassing works such as "Personality Disorders in Israeli Literature" (Resling, 2017), "Asperger's Lost Generation" (Resling, 2021), and "Autistic People Among Us" (Hebrew Version) (Resling, 2023). With substantial recognition and success of her autism-related books in Israel, she has emerged as a prominent authority in the field. Her expertise is rooted in extensive clinical experience with autistic individuals, coupled with important theoretical advancements.

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Part I: Professional Pathways for Autistic Adults

1 Autistic Doctors

2 Autistic Therapists

3 Autistic Musicians

4 Autistic Teachers

5 Other Professional Arenas Where Autistics May Be Found

Part II: Challenges in the Lives of Autistic Adults

6 Autism and Eating Disorders

7 Autism and Gender Diversity

8 Klinefelter Syndrome and Autism

9 Autistics in the Sex Industry

10 Autism and Dissociative Disorders

11 Autistics Who Seem to be “Stuck”

Part III: Broader Theoretical Perspectives

12 Autistics Misdiagnosed with Wrong Diagnoses

13 The Disrupted Integration between Primary and Secondary Processes in Autistic Thinking

14 A Proposed Matrix for the Categorization of Autistic People

15 Endnote: Ways to Assist Autistic Adults

References

Index

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