The Autism Dialogue Approach Handbook

Jonathan Drury has been an expert in autism, neurodiversity and environmental trauma for over ten years, working with people, teams and organisations across the UK and internationally. He has designed experiential programmes that explore the healing power of dialogue from a unique and universal perspective and a range of transformative tools and approaches for wider perspectives and deeper understanding in autism wellbeing and leadership. His work has empowered countless individuals to navigate their lives with increased confidence and clarity. A regular speaker and trainer, Jonathan draws on ancient health philosophies, somatic awareness, the arts, spiritual disciplines and many established dialogue modalities, to offer a fresh lens on neurodiversity and leadership. The Autism Dialogue Approach Handbook is his first book, set to reshape global conversations on Autism. EEMCC Accredited Senior Practitioner Member of the Academy of Professional Dialogue

Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgements, PART 1: What Are We Dealing With Here?, 1. What Brings Us Here?, 2. Autism as a Way of Being, 3. Dialogue in Historical Context, 4. Bringing Together Autism and Dialogue, PART 2: Communities of Meaning-Making, 5. Introduction to Dialogue in autism contexts, 6. Autism Theories and Common Themes, 7. Autism and Dialogue Through the Lens of Social Sciences, 8. Neurodiversity, 9. Autism Dialogue and Mindfulness, 10. Guide to Hosting an Autism Dialogue, 11. Autism Dialogue Facilitation Skills, PART 3: WIDER CONTEXTS, 12. Intersectionality and Dialogue. 13. Insight Dialogue and Other Models, 14. Autism Dialogue in Therapy and Coaching, 15. Spirituality in Autism Dialogue, 16. Resistance to Change, ppendix 1 Case Example: Autism Dialogue in Derby City & Derbyshire (England, UK), Appendix 2 Case Example: Community Online Series 2022, Appendix 3 Case Example: Post-Dialogue Group Community – “Autism Dialogue Friends”, Appendix 4 Case Example: Autism Dialogue Coaching, Appendix 5 Case Example: An Encounter, Appendix 6 A Note on Research and Evaluation, Appendix 7 An Open Letter About Communication