Connecting with the Autism Spectrum: How to Talk, How to Listen, and Why You Shouldn't Call It High-Functioning

Biographical Note:
Casey Vormer, a.k.a. Remrov, is a self-taught artist and autism advocate, who grew up in the Netherlands and immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 2013. He enjoys giving presentations about autism to teachers, parents, and caregivers of kids and adults with autism. He also makes YouTube videos about autism and shares his life story with audiences interested in learning more. Find Casey's drawings at RemrovsArtwork.com and watch Casey's videos on YouTube at YouTube.com/c/RemrovsWorldofAutismVideos

Review Quotes:
"Casey Vormer is an inspiring and engaged advocate in the autism community. This book, along with his other advocacy work, provides insight into his lived experience as well as important perspectives on autism, advocacy, and neurodiversity." --Seiun Thomas Henderson, BA, MAdEd - Director General, Giant Steps Montreal

Review Quotes:
"Casey Vormer is a great advocate for the autism community. Casey's experiences, strengths, and challenges are insightful information for the autism community." --Marla Cable, Resource and Training Centre Coordinator at Giant Steps School

Review Quotes:
"An easy to navigate book about the autistic spectrum. Well organized and simplified. Frankly, one of the best resource books I have ever read! Covering the basics with real-life experiences and history of the label itself. I am honored to endorse and to promote this book as a prominent resource for anyone interested in learning directly from the source." --Leonora Gregory-Collura, Dip, RBS TTC, Cofounder of the ANCA World Autism Festival, Naturally Autistic ANCA Magazines, International Naturally Autistic People's Awards (naturallyautistic.com)

Publisher Marketing:

If you've ever wanted to truly connect with an autistic adult, but felt unsure how, this book offers the clear, compassionate roadmap you've been looking for.

Named one of the 2021 Best Books on Autism from ChoosingTherapy.com, Connecting With the Autism Spectrum gives you the confidence to speak and listen in ways that build trust, understanding, and mutual respect.

Written by Casey "Remrov" Vormer, an artist and autism advocate, this guide combines real-life perspective with practical autism communication skills so you can create more rewarding conversations in any setting. Vormer's approach moves beyond outdated labels like "high-functioning" or "low-functioning," offering instead a fresh lens on understanding autism in adults, grounded in acceptance, empathy, and actionable strategies.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

• Adapt to any environment - Guidance for home, school, work, and social gatherings so you can apply autism communication strategies where they matter most.
• Reduce frustration and misunderstandings - Tools to help both neurodiverse and neurotypical people feel heard, respected, and understood.
• Gain unmatched insight from lived experience - Advice rooted in the perspective of an autistic adult who's navigated these challenges firsthand.

Connecting With the Autism Spectrum is more than a guide. If you're ready to replace uncertainty with empathy, this book will help you make every conversation count.

Contributor Bio:Vormer, Casey Remrov

Casey Vormer, a.k.a. Remrov, is a self-taught artist and autism advocate, who grew up in the Netherlands and immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 2013. He enjoys giving presentations about autism to teachers, parents, and caregivers of kids and adults with autism. He also makes YouTube videos about autism and shares his life story with audiences interested in learning more. Find Casey's drawings at RemrovsArtwork.com and watch Casey's videos on YouTube at YouTube.com/c/RemrovsWorldofAutismVideos