Independent Living while Autistic 2/e

Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA, RSD, is an award-winning author and CEO of Adult Autism Assessment & Services. Having been wife, mother, and employer of autistic adults, Dr. Wendy is uniquely qualified to offer encouragement and optimism to autistic adults on their road to adulting while autistic. She loves her quiet life in Salem, Oregon, near family.

PART I: BE PREPARED: STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW TO NAVIGATE THE ROAD TRIP OF YOUR LIFE Chapter 1: INTRO TO ADULTING: Unfolding the Roadmap Chapter 2: INTRO TO COMMUNICATION: He Said, She Said Chapter 3: INTRO TO SOCIAL NAVIGATION: Avoiding the Roadblocks Chapter 4: INTRO TO SENSORY CHALLENGES: When You Just. Can't. Even. Chapter 5: INTRO TO INTERESTS: Honoring Geek Culture Chapter 6: INTRO TO STIMS: Celebrating Quintessential Quirks PART II: INDEPENDENCE: THE HOLY GRAIL OF ADULTING Chapter 7: TIME MANAGEMENT: Conquer the Clock Chapter 8: TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT: Go Where You Want to Go Chapter 9: MONEY MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own Banker Chapter 10: SELF MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own Boss and Stop the Nagging Chapter 11: SELF ADVOCACY: Speak Your Truth Chapter 12: DISCLOSURE: To Tell or Not to Tell? PART III: RECREATION: SOMETIMES IT IS ALL FUN AND GAMES Chapter 13: CLUBS AND GROUPS: Find Your People Chapter 14: SOLITARY PURSUITS: Who Says Fun Has to be a Team Sport? Chapter 15: FRIENDSHIPS: The Rules of Friending Chapter 16: DATING AND ROMANCE: It's Not Like in the Movies PART IV: EMPLOYABILITY: BRINGING HOME THE BUCKS Chapter 17: READY TO WORK: Everybody Wants Somebody with Skills Chapter 18: INTERVIEW SKILLS: Talk the Talk Chapter 19: YOU'RE HIRED! NOW WHAT? How to Succeed in Business PART V: HOUSING: A PLACE OF YOUR OWN Chapter 20: LEAVING THE NEST: You Can Fly! Chapter 21: LIVING ALONE: The Ruler of All You Survey Chapter 22: LIVING WITH OTHERS: A New Family of Housemates PART VI: THE BIG PICTURE: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER Chapter 23: ONE LAST PEP TALK: You're Ready!