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The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery: Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult by Sol Smith is a contemporary self-help and neurodiversity-focused nonfiction book aimed at autistic adults, especially those who are late-diagnosed or still trying to make sense of their differences. Drawing on Smith's personal experience as an autistic adult, his background as an educator, and references to current research, the book argues for a shift away from masking, self-criticism, and attempts to become more neurotypical. Instead, it emphasizes self-understanding, self-acceptance, and practical adaptation. The book is designed to help readers reduce shame, identify sensory and social needs, manage burnout, and build more workable routines at home, at work, and in relationships. Its overall purpose is not to clinically explain autism in a detached way, but to offer an affirming framework for living more authentically and sustainably as a neurodivergent adult.