{"product_id":"autistics-in-academia-narratives-of-work-adversity-and-achievement-from-around-the-world-hardback-9781009374064","title":"Autistics in Academia; Narratives of Work, Adversity, and Achievement from Around the World (Hardback) 9781009374064","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAutistics in Academia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eNarratives of Work, Adversity, and Achievement from Around the World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThirty-seven Autistic people from around the world share their candid reflections on the triumphs and challenges of working in academia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSandra Thom-Jones (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009374064, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 March 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e248 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.51 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'A resource, a guide, a love letter. This is the most important piece on Autistics in the world of academia. By building trusting relationships, Sandra Thom-Jones was able to bring together diverse Autistic scholars willing to reveal their honest and sometimes intense experiences inside the academic world. Essential reading for all!' TC Waisman, co-founder of the Autistic Researchers Committee at the International Society for Autism Research and co-founder of Adapt Coaching \u0026amp; Training\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eEmbracing neurodiversity, Autistics in the Academy amplifies the voices of thirty-seven Autistic academics from around the world, unveiling their unique perspectives in academia. Thom-Jones, an academic and advocate, spotlights overlooked contributions, addressing challenges veiled by stigma. The book aims to dismantle barriers and foster a more inclusive academic landscape. Drawing on firsthand narratives, this work not only raises awareness but also provides insights into how non-Autistic individuals can actively contribute to the success and enrichment of autistic academics. This book is an essential resource for those seeking to understand, support, and champion the contributions of autistic individuals within the academic world, and for anyone interested in building a more inclusive academy.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Author's Note: Why This Book?\u003cbr\u003e 1. Who Are We?\u003cbr\u003e 2. How Did We Get Here?\u003cbr\u003e 3. Apprenticeship\u003cbr\u003e 4 Strengths\u003cbr\u003e 5. Challenges\u003cbr\u003e 6. Identity\u003cbr\u003e 7. Disclosure\u003cbr\u003e 8. Adjustments\u003cbr\u003e 9. Conferences\u003cbr\u003e 10. Aspirations\u003cbr\u003e 11. Advice (For You)\u003cbr\u003e 12. Advice (For Us)\u003cbr\u003e Afterword\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: Whether, When and How to Disclose\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Self Advocacy in the Workplace\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C: Additional Resources\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Cognition \u0026amp; cognitive psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Cognition \u0026amp; cognitive psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Cognition%20\u0026amp;%20cognitive%20psychology%20%5BJMR%5D%22\"\u003eJMR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52413993419032,"sku":"9781009374064","price":58.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009374064i.jpg?v=1784334455","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/autistics-in-academia-narratives-of-work-adversity-and-achievement-from-around-the-world-hardback-9781009374064","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}