Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Autism?
Chapter 2: Mental health
Chapter 3: Anxiety
Chapter 4: Depression and other mood issues
Chapter 5: Psychosis
Chapter 6: Self- harm
Chapter 7: Suicide
Chapter 8: Medication
Chapter 9: Alexithymia and interoception
Chapter 10: Psychiatric hospital
Chapter 11: Diagnosis and misdiagnosis
Chapter 12: Attitudes and stigma about Autism and mental illness
Chapter 13: Intersectionality and privilege
Chapter 14: The impact of clinicians
Chapter 15: Advocacy and activism
Chapter 16: Engaging in education and employment
Chapter 17: Pride and empowerment
Chapter 18: Acceptance and denial
Recommended further reading and helpful resources

Yenn Purkis (they/them) is an author, public servant and passionate advocate for Autistic people and their families. Living with diagnoses of Autism, ADHD and atypical schizophrenia, Yenn is a frequent speaker on the topic of mental health, and facilitates a support group for Autistic women and non-binary people. They have a number of awards for their work, including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year and the 2019 ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Award.