Re-Storying Autism launch day

On Re-Storying Autism

“Re-Storying Autism offers a rare blend of Autistic-led theory, science, lived experience, and practical application that reshapes how families understand support. I especially appreciate how it centers sensory experience, interoception, burnout, identity, and belonging as foundational, not secondary. The reflection questions woven throughout consistently guide curiosity and thoughtful growth. This is the kind of resource that helps people build environments where Autistic people can live with more felt safety, dignity, and self-trust. Highly recommend.”

“I feel like every autistic person, every home or public space where an autistic person lives should have a copy of your book at hand. It isn’t hyperbole to say that it is the definitive autistic Bible.

So many times, reading through it, I was overwhelmed with joy, thinking that I am so glad that I lived long enough to see this book. It is foundationally resonant with everything that we as autistic people, more than the sum of the parts, have discovered and affirmed for ourselves. It is a precious antidote to the continued (and profitable) sea of misinformation pushed by all of the “experts” — who are almost always neuronormative — that continues to have a tidal wave ensuring autistic suffering.

I just couldn’t be prouder of the way this is so succinctly organised, warmly engaging, far-reaching and connective in the ways that our minds work, and most of all so deeply affirming of the beauty of our way of being. Thank you for the opportunity to share this truly amazing work.”

“Re-framing is the first step toward a new paradigm. ‘Re-Storying Autism’ invites us to move beyond deficit-based narratives and into the neurodiversity paradigm, where Autistic ways of being are understood as valid, meaningful, and human. When we re-story, we shift from fixing people to questioning systems, and from performance to authenticity. At Stimpunks, we see authenticity as our purest freedom: something to be respected, protected, and made possible through environments that allow people to be fully themselves. ‘Re-Storying Autism’ respects, protects, and makes possible our freedom to be authentically ourselves. Highly recommended.”

“When we change the story, we change what becomes possible.”

On the Neuro-Affirming Glossary

“This is more than a glossary — it’s a comprehensive guide to all the words, terms and concepts that are used (and often misused), their history and uses and much more. Each term is helpfully coded with a key to tell you whether that item is a ‘starting point’ or is ‘going deeper’ into the theme.”

Helen Edgar and David Gray-Hammond

Helen Edgar is an Autistic (AuDHD) author, parent and educator with over twenty years of SEND teaching. She is the founder of Autistic Realms and More Realms and Co-Creative Director of Stimpunks Foundation. Her Neuro-Affirming Glossary began at The PDA Space Summit in 2023. autisticrealms.com

David Gray-Hammond is an Autistic author, parent and educator, and the founder of NeuroHub Connect CIC. horizons.neurohubcommunity.org

Notes for editors

• Helen and David use identity-first language (“Autistic person”, “being Autistic”) and write Autistic with a capital A. Please follow this style where you can.
• Re-Storying Autism is Autistic-led: written, designed and taught by Autistic people.
• For interviews, review copies or more pictures, contact Helen Edgar or David Gray-Hammond at helen@autisticrealms.com or david@neurohubcommunity.org.