Arriving Late: The lived experience of women receiving a late autism diagnosis

“The stories within this book tell of the journey women take to late autism diagnosis: stories of discovery, strength, self-awareness and belonging.”

An honest and eye-opening collection of stories from the lives of late diagnosed autistic women across the world. Neurodivergent advocate, Jodi Lamanna brings these stories together with thoughtful observations.

Explore life before and after diagnosis and covering topics such as masking, social interaction, parenting and employment. This book provides much-needed insight into the challenges and successes of late diagnosed women.

Arriving late allows for reflection on your own experiences, informative diagnosis tips and guidance on what can be done in the future to properly support autistic women. This is an essential read for late diagnosed women and those supporting them.

 

Author Biography

Jodi Lamanna currently works in the field of systemic advocacy, policy and research around disability. She has previously worked on research projects in the tertiary sector focusing on equity, disability and higher education. Jodi has published academic articles, and co-edited a book on career development learning and the United Nations sustainability development goals.