Note: Weird Price Explained BelowWhen You Learn You're Autistic, Everything Changes.Late identification comes with grief, relief, and a thousand replays of your past. This is the identity shock no one warned you about. You're not broken. You're not alone. And this book is here to help you make sense of it all.
Written by Dr. Angela Kingdon, a late-diagnosed Autistic woman and host of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Am I Autistic? offers a powerful, affirming alternative to clinical gatekeeping. With humor, heart, and razor-sharp insight, Dr. Kingdon walks you through the signs of autism, the experience of identity shock, and the real challenges of impostor syndrome-all from inside the culture.
Inside, you'll discover:
- Clear, affirming steps to recognize and confidently confirm your Autistic identity
- Practical insights on defeating impostor syndrome, recognizing masking behaviors, and understanding co-occurring conditions
- Brand new original research that definitively shows self-identification of Autistic traits is as accurate and valid as medical autism diagnosis.
- The top ten traits of Autistic culture that may finally explain your "too much-ness" and why embracing your Autistic identity can dramatically improve your mental, emotional, and physical health
- 101 inspiring reasons to celebrate being Autistic, featuring beloved topics from The Autistic Culture Podcast
Whether you're formally diagnosed, self-identified, or still unsure, Am I Actually Autistic? will help you recognize yourself, reclaim your truth, connect with a culture that finally makes sense, and live the life you truly deserve.
Autistic Joy Starts Here.Here's the Story with the Weird PriceI am making the first 1,000 copies of this book available exclusively to supporters of our podcast. You can become a supporter for as little as 8 US dollars. With your membership, you will get this book, as well as all the benefits our members get, including:
- Immediate access to a digital version of the book
- Option to purchase the print book for the cost of printing and shipping
- A private copy of the audiobook read personally by Angela
- Regular live Q&A group video calls where you can talk to Angela anything
- Exclusive Membership in The Autistic Culture Podcast's Private Book Club
- An invitation to participate in Angela's Neurodivergent Narratives Book-writing circle to process your identity
- The opportunity to submit a personal essay, poem, or piece of art to our Annual Literary Volume, Neurodivergent Narratives Yearbook
- Early Access to videos from each of our podcast episodes for members only
- Discounts on all our merchandise and live events
- And so much more, obvi
DO NOT BUY THE BOOK HERE. Economically and logistically, you are significantly better off becoming a member of the podcast first to get the book. You do that directly on our Substack site. Once we reach 1,000 members, we will make this available for $27.95. If you really really really want an early copy so much you are willing to pay this crazy price, forward your receipt to us info at Autistic Culture Podcast dot com, and we will gift you a one-year membership with your purchase of the print book here. You will get everything above that our members pay 8 USD a month for. The price here is more than twice what you will pay if you go through our site directly, but the balance of that money will go to the host of fine "everything store," which is why we put the book here at the comedy price.
We are just trying to use the platform for good and not evil. For more details on becoming a member, visit bit dot ly slash aiaabook.
