Erin Ekins (Author) Erin Ekins is a queer autistic writer, speaker and the author of Queerly Autistic. She has written for publications including The Independent, Metro, Huck and Neuroclastic, and has appeared on the Victoria Derbyshire show, Radio 5 Live, the Channel 4 documentary Are You Autistic? and more. She lives in Essex.
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Reviews
A timely and beautifully executed book. -- Con ONeill, actor and star of Our Flag Means Death
For autistic teens, making sense of gender identity and sexuality can be such a complex and confusing time. This workbook is like a supportive chat with a trusted friend, with Erin guiding the reader with compassion, knowledge and acceptance.
A great strength of this book is its interactivity, through various activities and thinking exercises it creates a safe space for young people to work out how these themes relate to them. This makes for a truly personalised reading experience that centres the experiences of the reader.
The Queerly Autistic Workbook also doesnt shy away from difficult aspects of coming out, consent and online safety. It boldly demystifies these areas so that autistic young people are empowered to set and protect their boundaries.
For any autistic young person with questions around their sexuality or gender, this workbook will be a truly indispensable source of support that will leave them feeling seen and celebrated.
-- Dean Beadle, queer autistic speaker and trainer
The Queerly Autistic Workbook is a fantastic resource for Queer and Autistic teens and young people. Full of activities and helpful insights it is affirming, positive, practical and inclusive. -- Yenn Purkis, Proud Autistic and non-binary author and advocate
Erin has written an incredibly helpful and instructive book for LGBTQ+ autistic people. By breaking down complicated concepts into basic steps, the book offers a helpful roadmap for queer autistic people. Even as a heterosexual autistic dude, I learned a great deal about how to support my queer friends. -- Eric M. Garcia, senior Washington correspondent for The Independent, columnist for MSNBC, author of Were Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation
Labels tell us whats inside or what its all about. The Queerly Autistic Workbook does just this. It explains our experience so we can connect to understanding. Ive gained deeper knowledge of myself, Im sure you will too! -- A/Prof. Wenn Lawson, Curtin University, WA
As a queer, neurodivergent creative, I see this workbook as a true act of care. It gives young people permission to explore who they are with imagination, compassion, and pride. -- Fox Fisher, author and artist
For autistic teens, making sense of gender identity and sexuality can be such a complex and confusing time. This workbook is like a supportive chat with a trusted friend, with Erin guiding the reader with compassion, knowledge and acceptance.
A great strength of this book is its interactivity, through various activities and thinking exercises it creates a safe space for young people to work out how these themes relate to them. This makes for a truly personalised reading experience that centres the experiences of the reader.
The Queerly Autistic Workbook also doesnt shy away from difficult aspects of coming out, consent and online safety. It boldly demystifies these areas so that autistic young people are empowered to set and protect their boundaries.
For any autistic young person with questions around their sexuality or gender, this workbook will be a truly indispensable source of support that will leave them feeling seen and celebrated.
-- Dean Beadle, queer autistic speaker and trainer
The Queerly Autistic Workbook is a fantastic resource for Queer and Autistic teens and young people. Full of activities and helpful insights it is affirming, positive, practical and inclusive. -- Yenn Purkis, Proud Autistic and non-binary author and advocate
Erin has written an incredibly helpful and instructive book for LGBTQ+ autistic people. By breaking down complicated concepts into basic steps, the book offers a helpful roadmap for queer autistic people. Even as a heterosexual autistic dude, I learned a great deal about how to support my queer friends. -- Eric M. Garcia, senior Washington correspondent for The Independent, columnist for MSNBC, author of Were Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation
Labels tell us whats inside or what its all about. The Queerly Autistic Workbook does just this. It explains our experience so we can connect to understanding. Ive gained deeper knowledge of myself, Im sure you will too! -- A/Prof. Wenn Lawson, Curtin University, WA
As a queer, neurodivergent creative, I see this workbook as a true act of care. It gives young people permission to explore who they are with imagination, compassion, and pride. -- Fox Fisher, author and artist