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\n<\/p>\n

\n

BooKecCenTriC
\nwas privileged to welcome Author Michelle<\/span>\u00a0Labine\u00a0<\/span>to
\nour virtual couch for an interview about her latest book<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Her Face of Autism<\/a>. <\/em>Be inspired!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

——-<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n


What’s your book about, and what inspired you to write
\nit?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Her Face of Autism<\/em> is about what it
\nmeans to discover you\u2019re Autistic later in life particularly as a woman who\u2019s
\nspent decades masking, adapting, and trying to make sense of a world that often
\nfelt just out of reach. The book explores the intersection of autism, identity,
\nsexuality, and self-acceptance through a neurodiversity-affirming,
\ntrauma-informed lens. It blends personal narrative, clinical insight, and the
\nshared experiences of women who\u2019ve lived unseen for far too long.<\/span><\/p>\n

I was inspired to write it after my own late diagnosis. Like
\nso many women, I had spent years helping others find their voice while
\nstruggling to understand my own. When everything finally \u201cclicked,\u201d I realized
\nhow many women had similar stories full of brilliance, burnout, and resilience.
\nI wanted to create the book I wished I\u2019d had at that moment something that
\nsays, you\u2019re not broken, you\u2019re seen.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Who is your target audience, and why do you think this
\nbook will appeal to them?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Her Face of Autism<\/em> is written for late-diagnosed Autistic women<\/strong> and
\nfor anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or invisible. It\u2019s
\nalso for clinicians, educators, partners, and allies<\/strong>
\nwho want to better understand the emotional world of Autistic women beyond the
\nstereotypes and diagnostic checklists.<\/span><\/p>\n

This book will resonate with readers who are seeking both recognition and relief<\/strong> the \u201coh,
\nit\u2019s not just me\u201d moment. It speaks to women who\u2019ve spent years masking,
\noverachieving, or people-pleasing, and are now ready to unlearn shame and
\nreclaim their wholeness. What makes it especially appealing is that it\u2019s not
\njust another clinical text it\u2019s a compassionate, lived-in conversation. It
\nblends the heart of a memoir with the grounding of professional insight,
\noffering readers a mirror, a map, and a sense of belonging they may never have
\nfelt before.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What’s the one thing you hope readers will remember or
\ntake away from your book long after they finish reading it?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

I hope readers walk away knowing that they were never broken they were simply unseen.<\/strong>
\nSo many late-diagnosed Autistic women spend their lives trying to fit into
\nspaces that were never designed with them in mind. I want this book to help
\nthem lay down the self-blame and see their sensitivity, intensity, and depth as
\nstrengths rather than flaws.<\/span><\/p>\n

More than anything, I hope it invites a gentler kind of
\nself-understanding \u2014 one where readers can stop performing and start belonging,
\nboth to themselves and to a community that truly gets them.<\/span><\/p>\n

You must answer a minimum of 8\u00a0questions in this
\nsection. (You don’t have to answer all 13 questions.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you share a surprising or little-known fact about
\nyour writing process or research for this book?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

A surprising part of writing Her
\nFace of Autism<\/em> was how emotional the research became. I began with
\nthe intention of writing something academic and structured \u2014 but the more I
\nread, the more I saw how absent women\u2019s voices were from the research on
\nautism. That realization shifted everything. The book evolved from analysis
\ninto reclamation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another little-known part of my process is that I wrote many
\nsections in sensory-friendly spaces dim lighting, soft music, and long
\nstretches of quiet where I could unmask completely. I needed to experience the
\nsame kind of safety I was writing about. In that sense, the book became both
\nresearch and self-discovery an unmasking in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s the most memorable or impactful response you’ve
\nreceived from a reader, and how has it affected you?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

One of the most powerful messages I received was from a
\nwoman in her fifties who said, \u201cYour
\nbook put words to a lifetime I could never explain.\u201d<\/em> She told me
\nshe read it in tears, stopping to underline sentences that felt like they\u2019d
\nbeen written straight from her own journals. She said for the first time, she
\nfelt understood not by a clinician or a diagnosis, but by another woman who had
\nlived it.<\/span><\/p>\n

That message stayed with me because it reminded me why I
\nwrote this book in the first place. It\u2019s not just about autism it\u2019s about
\nrecognition, relief, and belonging. Every time I hear from a reader who finally
\nsees herself reflected on the page, it reinforces that this work matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s the one question you wish readers would ask you
\nabout your book, and how would you answer it?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

I wish readers would ask, \u201cHow has
\nwriting this book changed you?\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Because it truly has. Writing Her
\nFace of Autism<\/em> wasn\u2019t just about sharing information it was an act
\nof integration. For years, I carried the divide between who I was
\nprofessionally and who I was personally, between the therapist and the woman
\nstill learning to unmask. Through writing, those parts of me finally met each
\nother.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s changed how I show up in my practice, in my
\nrelationships, and in my own self-compassion. I no longer see autism as
\nsomething to explain or justify, but as a way of being that holds its own
\nbeauty, wisdom, and rhythm. That\u2019s what I hope readers take with them too: that
\nembracing our truth is the beginning of healing, not the end of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to you
\nas an author?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

One of my most embarrassing moments happened during an early
\nvirtual talk about Her Face of Autism<\/em>. I was so
\nfocused on getting the slides and tech right that I didn\u2019t realize my
\nmicrophone was on while I muttered to myself about a typo on the opening slide.
\nThe audience heard the whole thing and kindly pointed it out in the chat with
\nlaughing emojis.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the moment I wanted to disappear, but afterward I
\nrealized it was a perfect example of what my book is about: dropping the mask
\nand letting our humanity show. It ended up breaking the ice and making the
\nsession even warmer and more real but it definitely wasn\u2019t how I\u2019d planned to
\nstart!<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s the most challenging part of the writing process
\nfor you, and how do you overcome it?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The hardest part for me was writing about my own experiences
\nwith the same compassion I extend to my clients. As a therapist, I\u2019m used to
\nhelping others hold their stories with gentleness \u2014 but turning that lens
\ninward required a different kind of courage. There were moments when old doubts
\ncrept in, and I questioned whether my story was \u201ctoo much\u201d or \u201cnot enough.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What helped me move through it was remembering why<\/em> I was writing \u2014 to make sure
\nother women wouldn\u2019t have to feel as alone or unseen as I once did. I also gave
\nmyself permission to write slowly, in sensory-safe spaces, and to pause when
\nsomething felt too raw. The process became its own kind of healing \u2014 proof that
\nwe can hold both our vulnerability and our strength at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you stay motivated and focused during the writing
\nprocess?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

What kept me motivated was remembering who<\/em> I was writing for the women
\nstill searching for themselves in stories that don\u2019t reflect who they are.
\nEvery time I felt stuck or overwhelmed, I\u2019d think of those moments of
\nrecognition I\u2019ve seen in my clients that deep exhale when everything finally
\nmakes sense and remind myself, this is
\nfor her.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Focus came through creating safety and leaning into my
\nnatural wiring. As an Autistic and ADHD woman, I can struggle with shifting
\nattention, but when something deeply matters to me, I can also hyperfocus for
\nhours in complete flow. I built my writing process around that working in
\nsensory-friendly spaces, writing at night when the world is quiet, and allowing
\nmyself to follow the pull of inspiration rather than forcing a schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

I treated writing the way I encourage my clients to treat
\nhealing with gentleness, pacing, and permission to rest. When I honoured both
\nmy rhythm and my intensity, the words came with clarity and heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you could go back in time and give advice to your
\npre-published self, what would it be?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

I would tell her to trust
\nher voice even when it shakes.<\/em> For so long, I second-guessed
\nmyself, worrying about how my words would be received or whether I was
\n\u201cqualified\u201d enough to tell this story. But the truth is, authenticity is what
\nconnects us, not perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019d remind her that this book didn\u2019t need to prove anything
\nit needed to speak<\/em> to the women who would see
\nthemselves in its pages. I\u2019d tell her to write bravely, rest often, and
\nremember that vulnerability isn\u2019t weakness it\u2019s the bridge between isolation
\nand belonging.<\/span><\/p>\n

And maybe most of all, I\u2019d tell her: you don\u2019t have to mask here.<\/em> The
\nworld you\u2019re writing for is ready to meet you as you are.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your favorite quote\/saying to live by?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

One of my favorite quotes is by Glennon Doyle: \u201cWe can do hard things.\u201d<\/em> It\u2019s
\nsimple, but it captures so much of what I believe about healing and
\nself-discovery. It\u2019s not about perfection or constant strength it\u2019s about
\ncourage, honesty, and taking one small step at a time toward your truth.<\/span><\/p>\n

I also hold close a line I often share with my clients: \u201cYou were never too much you were just in the
\nwrong room.\u201d<\/em> It\u2019s become a reminder for me, too that finding
\nbelonging isn\u2019t about shrinking ourselves but about finding spaces where we can
\nfinally expand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have any more books in the works?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Yes absolutely. I\u2019m already working on two follow-up
\nprojects that expand on the world of Her Face
\nof Autism<\/em>. One focuses more deeply on the lived experience of late-diagnosed Autistic women<\/strong>
\nthe layers of identity, grief, and growth that continue long after diagnosis.
\nThe other explores neurodivergent
\nrelationships<\/strong> the beautiful complexity, communication patterns,
\nand emotional intimacy that emerge when we begin to understand each other
\nthrough a neurodiversity-affirming lens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both projects are close to my heart and continue the
\nconversation I began in Her Face
\nof Autism<\/em>: what it means to be seen, to belong, and to build
\nrelationships rooted in authenticity and understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

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++++++++<\/span><\/p>\n

What others are saying about\u00a0<\/span>Her Face of Autism<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe most resonant moments in the book occur when the author
\nsteps away from the how-to structure to instruct through storytelling,
\nparticularly when connecting her own experience of diagnosis or sharing the
\nmany stories of women who never had a vocabulary to assign to their loneliness.
\nThese vignettes give the book texture and heart, transforming theory into
\npersonal experience.\u201d
<\/i><\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span>Kirkus Reviews<\/i><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u201cThe autism diagnosis of Labine\u2019s child made her reflect on her own experiences
\nwith social anxiety, routine rigidity, and sensory issues. She was herself
\ndiagnosed with autism in middle age. She draws upon that personal knowledge in
\nthis guide for women who were also diagnosed late in life or who suspect they
\nare autistic. Her Face of Autism is a humane and encouraging guide for autistic
\nwomen who want to reframe<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Foreward Clarion Review<\/p>\n

\u201cThis book serves as a guide for women diagnosed with autism later in life,
\nwho\u2019ve spent years navigating confusion and isolation without a clear
\nexplanation for it. As a psychotherapist, the author blends research, personal
\nreflection, and case vignettes to outline the signs and symptoms of autism.
\nSpecifically, it addresses how it may manifest in women, offering tools for
\nself-recognition and coping. She educates her readers on common misconceptions
\nand examines the social politics that contribute to delayed diagnosis,
\nincluding the infantilization of autistic individuals and the cultural pressure
\nto \u2018mask.\u2019 The result is a comprehensive, accessible, and empathetic
\nresource.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2013 Kirkus Reviews<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMichelle has written a valuable addition to the literature by and for autistic
\nwomen\/AFAB. Combining her story and that of other autistics, she educates and
\nencourages us to reflect on our thoughts and experiences through a series of
\ninsightful questions. Throughout the book, the autistic reader will identify
\nand resonate with what they read, saying \u2018Yes, that’s me!\u2019 time and time again.
\nThank you, Michelle, for seeing us and hearing us in this great book.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Sarah
\nHendrickx, renowned author, consultant, and speaker specializing in Autism with
\na particular focus on the experiences of women and girls.<\/p>\n

\u201cHer Face of Autism is a much-needed guide to navigating relationships,
\nsexuality, and self-concept as a late-diagnosed Autistic woman. Labine delivers
\nboth a warm hug and empathetic guidance, and the book is packed with useful
\nprompts and exercises to help late-diagnosed autistic women more deeply accept,
\nunderstand, and love themselves. It’s the tender and insightful guide I wish I
\nhad when I was diagnosed in my early thirties, and one I’m excited to be able
\nto point newly diagnosed Autistic women to it moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Melanie Deziel,
\nAutistic Author and Speaker, and Creator of The Late Diagnosed Diaries
\nnewsletter<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a late-identified Autistic woman who also realized my queerness
\nlater-in-life, I can honestly say that Her Face of Autism is both incredibly
\nrelatable and affirming. However, what sets it apart is the sex-positive focus
\non the complex intersections of Autistic identity and sexuality. Through a
\nblend of psychology, reflection questions and exercises, as well as multiple
\nvignettes of Autistic women, and personal stories of her own, Michelle Labine
\nexplores how being Autistic in a world that wasn’t created for us shapes our
\nexperiences of identity, sexuality, and self-trust. If you\u2019re ready to embrace
\nyour Autistic identity and explore your sexuality with compassion, this book is
\na must-read!\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Oralie Loong, a late-identified AuDHDer and Registered Clinical
\nCounsellor offering affirming support for neurodivergent adults across British
\nColumbia Canada<\/p>\n

\u201cThis book propelled my knowledge surrounding the challenges and obstacles that
\nlate-diagnosed Autistic women are faced with in day-to-day life. The author’s
\nopenness about their own stories and lived experiences provided a humanizing,
\nvalidating, and warm tone throughout each chapter. I would recommend this book
\nto not only late-diagnosed Autistic women but also to their support network
\n(e.g. partners, family members, and friends) to gain insight on how they can
\noffer care and compassion to their loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Hayley Wills, Registered
\nCounselling Therapist Candidate in Nova Scotia Canada<\/p>\n

\u201cHer Face of Autism is a beautiful and powerful read for anyone discovering
\nautism later in life, or for those who love and walk alongside them. Michelle
\nwrites with such honesty and tenderness, offering a deeply personal glimpse
\ninto her own journey and the experiences of other autistic women as they
\nexplore identity, sexuality, and well-being through the lens of late diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Her words are both validating and eye-opening. With a trauma-informed,
\nneuroaffirming approach, Michelle captures what it feels like to go through
\nlife, not knowing you are autistic, and how that unknowing can quietly shape
\none\u2019s sense of self and lead to layers of both small and significant trauma.<\/p>\n

As a mother of late-diagnosed AuADHD adult children, I found myself pausing
\nagain and again, moved by her insights and filled with moments of recognition,
\nrelief, and self-compassion. Michelle\u2019s reflections about her own child\u2019s
\nexploration of being autistic were especially meaningful; they softened shame
\nand brought so much clarity to my own experiences.<\/p>\n

This book doesn\u2019t just tell stories; it offers gentle guidance, reflection
\nquestions, and affirmations that invite readers to explore who they are with
\ngreater understanding and grace. Her Face of Autism is a heartfelt companion
\nfor anyone reclaiming their identity and sense of belonging in life.\u201d \u2013Mary
\nRoberston, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate in Nova Scotia Canada<\/p>\n

Her Face of Autism offers a deeply compassionate and nuanced exploration of the
\nexperiences of late-diagnosed Autistic women, particularly in the realms of
\nself-advocacy and relationships. It sheds light on the challenges of
\ncommunication differences, sensory needs, emotional regulation, and
\nboundary-setting while honoring the resilience and authenticity of Autistic
\nwomen. The discussion of unmasking, consent, and relational safety is
\nespecially thoughtful and empowering. Overall, the book is an insightful,
\nvalidating, and essential read for anyone seeking to understand or support
\nAutistic women on their journey toward genuine connection and self-alignment.<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Lori Dawn Swimm, Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate in Nova Scotia
\nCanada<\/p>\n

It is a beautifully written work, with a warm, inviting and intimate tone. Very
\napproachable, particularly for women. I have no doubt that this book, written
\nby a woman with lived and clinical experience, and its gorgeous cover will be
\nread, reread and loved by many – both Autistic women and the people who love
\nthem. \u2013 Sherie Hodds, Leadership Coach<\/p>\n

“Through anonymous stories and guided reflections, this book illuminates the
\ndiverse experiences of women exploring autism as part of their identity,
\nwhether formally diagnosed or still questioning. Its compassionate approach
\nbrings forward the subtle, often overlooked layers of neurodiversity and
\nself-understanding. As I read, I was struck by how powerfully identity can take
\nshape later in life when language and context finally align. A key takeaway for
\nme was the reminder that self-awareness is not linear, it\u2019s revealing,
\nliberating, and deeply personal. I highly recommend this work to anyone
\ninterested in the intersection of gender, neurodiversity, and lived
\nexperience.” – Kylee Smith, Canadian Certified Counsellor<\/p>\n

\u201cWeaving personal lived experience and insights from her clinical practice,
\n[Michelle] offers a welcome counter to rigid, male-centric, and deficit-based
\nperspectives of the Autistic experience. Reflective questions, composite
\nvignettes, and first-voice quotations throughout Her Face of Autism provide
\naccessible opportunities for introspection and connection to the complexity of
\nmany women\u2019s experience of autism.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Maria Nemis, Registered Counselling
\nTherapist Candidate<\/p>\n

\u201cThis book fills a significant gap in the literatures engaging with gender and
\nautism, emotional burnout and their foundations in psychosexual identity. It is
\na foundational resource for autistic women as well as for professionals working
\nto dismantle the harmful knowledge systems\/practices undermining autistic
\nwomen\u2019s right to self-determination, dignity and emotional thriving in all
\nareas of our lives.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Dr. Jackie F. Steele, Intersectional Feminist Law &
\nPolitical Scientist, CEO & Founder enjoi Innovation Inc, Former Associate
\nProfessor, University of Tokyo.<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

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——-<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/div>\n

Michelle\u00a0<\/i><\/span>Labine\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/span>is a psychotherapist, sex therapist, and
\nlate-diagnosed Autistic woman. Her work centers on helping neurodivergent women
\nmake sense of identity, burnout, relationships, and the quiet cost of lifelong
\nadaptation. Her writing blends lived experience, clinical insight, and
\ncompassion for the women who were missed.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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