MANCHESTER, UK — British writer and advocate Andie Mossop has published Adventures with Autism, a memoir that documents their experiences traveling across the United Kingdom while navigating life as an autistic, ADHD, and dyspraxic individual. Released on February 8, 2026, the book is available in paperback, hardcover, eBook, and audiobook formats.
Blending travel writing with personal reflection, Adventures with Autism follows Mossop’s journeys through cities including Glasgow, Carlisle, London, Blackpool, and Preston. The memoir explores how travel intersects with neurodivergence, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges that come with navigating unfamiliar environments, public transport systems, crowded spaces, and changing routines.
Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and dyspraxia in adulthood, Mossop uses the book to reflect on experiences that shaped their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Topics explored throughout the memoir include sensory overload, social anxiety, communication differences, accessibility barriers, and the impact of living for years without a clear explanation for those experiences. The narrative provides readers with a personal insight into the realities of neurodivergent life while emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and acceptance.
A major theme of the memoir is accessibility. Mossop describes the practical challenges of traveling while managing neurodivergent traits and examines how public attitudes, infrastructure, and social expectations can affect participation in everyday activities. Through honest storytelling, the book encourages readers to consider how communities and systems can become more inclusive for people with disabilities and additional support needs.
The memoir also explores Mossop’s identity as a bigender person, examining the relationship between gender identity and neurodivergence. By sharing personal experiences, the book contributes to wider conversations surrounding inclusion, representation, and belonging. Mossop presents perspectives that are often underrepresented in both travel literature and disability-focused publications, offering readers a unique and authentic viewpoint.
In addition to discussions of neurodivergence and identity, Adventures with Autism addresses periods of homelessness and financial hardship that influenced many of the journeys described in the book. These experiences provide important context for the memoir, illustrating the resilience required to pursue independence and personal growth while facing significant social and economic challenges.
Music plays an important role throughout the narrative, serving as a source of comfort, motivation, and emotional support during difficult periods. Mossop reflects on how favorite artists, songs, and live performances became meaningful companions during their travels and personal development. The book also includes personal photographs that help bring the journeys and experiences to life.
According to the publisher, Adventures with Autism was written to provide authentic representation for neurodivergent readers while encouraging broader discussions about accessibility, inclusion, and understanding. Mossop has stated that the memoir was inspired by a desire to share experiences rarely represented in mainstream travel writing or disability literature.
More than a travel memoir, Adventures with Autism is a story of perseverance, self-discovery, and determination. Through candid reflections and firsthand experiences, Mossop demonstrates that travel can be both challenging and transformative, even in the face of significant obstacles. The book aims to inspire readers while promoting greater awareness of the diverse experiences of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Adventures with Autism is available now in paperback, hardcover, eBook, and audiobook editions.
Andie Mossop is available for interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and media discussions on neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, accessible travel, disability awareness, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and the experiences behind the memoir.
