A one-stop guide to independent living on the spectrum, this practical book makes transitions (like moving job or home) more manageable and less daunting. The book features clear guidance on key issues, such as managing money, the job hiring process and the importance of mental health and self-care, as well as including interviews with others who've gone through it all before.
Are you living away from home for the first time, graduating from school or perhaps getting a new job? These transitions can be especially overwhelming to deal with as a young autistic adult. This survival guide is bursting with neurodivergent-friendly advice from autistic people themselves (and a few neurotypicals too) for young adults embarking on their own journeys of self-discovery and independence. From guidance on organising your own money, looking after your home and organising your social life to tips on self-advocacy and important life skills such as driving, voting and volunteering, Haley Moss has you covered.
Using personal stories, interviews with experts and tips from other young people, this book gives you tips and tools to boost your confidence, ready to make your mark on the world!
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This Handbook is the essential roadmap that every young autistic adult needs to navigate their journey into adulthood. Jam-packed with practical advice and information, it covers everything you need to know, but were never taught. Whether opening a bank account, doing your own laundry for the first time, or navigating the social nuances of having a roommate, this Handbook is sure to become an indispensable resource that will come to your rescue as you gain your independence and venture out into the world. -- Siena Castellon, author of The Spectrum Girls Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic.
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Confidence, independence and real-life skills for young adults with autism
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What is "Independence" Anyway? |
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The myth of "do it all yourself" |
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Asking for help when needed |
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Self-Care: Not Just Bubble Baths and Special Interests |
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Monitoring your mental health |
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Coping with massive life changes and stressful events |
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Actual bubble baths: personal hygiene routines |
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No-stress rest: sleep issues, insomnia, and feeling recharged |
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Get moving! Exercise and staying active |
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Drugs and alcohol use and addiction |
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Ruler of My Own Domain: Having a Home |
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Household maintenance: cleaning, avoiding staring at old photos, and executive functioning |
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The sensory overwhelming grocery store and other errands |
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How many autistics does it take to change a light bulb? |
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Financially Supporting Yourself |
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Money matters: responsibility and not going broke |
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Making My Mark on the World: Self-Advocacy |
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Being an effective self-advocate |
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Using your self-advocacy skills for good: community engagement |
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Elections and voting in the US: your voice, your choice |
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Driving and rules of the road |
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What happens if you need a lawyer |
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Knowing your rights and laws that interact with you, explained by a lawyer |
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Dreaming big in civic engagement |
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Sending You Out into the World |
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| References |
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| Online Resources |
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Haley Moss is in her twenties and is an autistic attorney (the first openly autistic lawyer admitted to The Florida Bar). Her writing about autism, neurodiversity, and disability has appeared in publications such as The Washington Post, GQ, Teen Vogue, FastCompany, and others. Haley has been featured in major media such as the TODAY Show, Forbes, CNN, USA Today, Yahoo!, and People. She is also an educator and presenter on autism, neurodiversity, and the law.
