The Essentials: For libraries
A practical adult-autism title for your collection.
Written by an autistic adult. Designed for use. Distributed through Ingram.
Why this book
Written by an autistic adult — a technologist diagnosed in adulthood — The Autistic Adult's Toolbox fills a clear gap in adult-services collections. Where most autism resources address children or parents of autistic children, this is a practical, strengths-based guide written for autistic adults themselves. Each chapter pairs first-person narrative with reusable worksheets and templates patrons can apply directly to medical appointments, social events, work meetings, and disclosure conversations. Useful across reference, consumer health, self-help, and disability collections.
"Diggins combines lived experience with tried-and-true strategies to help people with autism navigate a neurotypical world. One of the book's strengths is its breadth; the author addresses everything from romantic partnerships to family gatherings to work settings."
Catalog metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Autistic Adult's Toolbox |
| Author | Natalie Diggins |
| Publisher | Everyday Success Publishing |
| Distributor | Ingram |
| ISBN | 979-8-9985689-0-9 |
| LCCN | 2025907705 |
| Year | 2025 |
Suggested subject headings
- Autistic people — Life skills guides
- Autism in adulthood
- Self-help
- Neurodiversity
- Disability — Practical guides
- Wellness
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Librarian Quick Reference
Which patron is this book right for? A readers' advisory tool with specific scenarios — from the recently diagnosed to partners of autistic adults to clinicians-in-training. Written by the author for librarian use. Free to reproduce and share.
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Free Book Club Discussion Guide
Built for the mixed audiences book clubs actually have: autistic readers, partners and families, professionals. The facilitator framing lets people engage at whatever depth feels right, no disclosure required. Five themed question sets follow the book, with optional deeper-reflection layers and accessibility considerations for autistic participants. Free to share for workplace, library, and educational use.
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