The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy:
navigating the world of ‘normal people’
Translated by Alice E. Olsson
The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy:
navigating the world of ‘normal people’
Translated by Alice E. Olsson
Overview
A playful guide to understanding the ways of ‘normal people’, The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity.
Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Törnvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or ‘normal’, behaviour. Full of facts, tips, and tests, and developed with input from other autists, this book places the difficulties autists face in the context of a world built for the neurotypical majority. It will help neurodiverse people — and their families, friends, and loved ones — navigate this world, nurture stronger relationships, and thrive.
Details
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- Pub date
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- Paperback
- 198mm x 129mm
- 192 pages
- 9781915590879
- GBP£10.99
- 18 July 2024
- World English
- Nordin Agency
Praise
‘Clara Törnvall’s cheeky, illuminating social manual The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy turns the tables on autism conversations by focusing on how to engage with neurotypical people … Because articles about neurodiversity are often penned by non-autists — sometimes with the implicit directive to “help” those with diagnoses conform themselves more to the rest of the world — Swedish author, producer, and autist Törnvall steps in with lighthearted realism … With its tips to help autists thrive, The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy is an encouraging, entertaining overview of common social challenges.’
‘I found the book to be both playful and profound, making complex topics easy to understand and engaging. Törnvall’s unique take on autism is thought-provoking and empowering, making this a must-read for anyone interested in embracing and understanding neurodiversity.’
About the Author
Clara Törnvall has been a journalist and producer since the early 2000s. She’s produced programs for Swedish radio and TV, as well as written articles/chronicles for various media outlets. Her first book, The Autists: women on the spectrum, was written after her diagnosis with autism at the age of 42 and has been published in 12 languages.
Translator
Alice E. Olsson is a literary translator, writer, and editor working across Swedish and English. She has served as the Cultural Affairs Adviser at the Embassy of Sweden in London and is the recipient of a fellowship as well as multiple grants from the Swedish Arts Council. She has been shortlisted for the 2020 Peirene Stevns Translation Prize and the 2023 Bernard Shaw Prize.
