
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
"A must-read for adults with autism."
— Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, author of Independent Living with Autism
Independent adult life is hard. Add the challenges that come with neurodiversity, and adulting can feel nearly impossible—unless you've got the right tools.
As a young person with autism, Ron Sandison navigated into independent adult life through painful trial and error. But with perseverance he found his own path to success, earning a master's degree, building a family, and enjoying a career in the medical field and academia.
In Adulting on the Spectrum, he empowers you with the lessons he's learned, such as how to
- build and maintain friendships
- have a healthy and hygienic lifestyle
- avoid the pitfalls of dating
- manage emotions and sensory issues
Filled with inspiring accounts from individuals with autism who have achieved their goals and with Ron's faith journey sprinkled throughout, this unique and realistic guide features easy-to-follow instructional teaching, reflective questions, and fun activities. It is designed to ease the transition to adulthood and help manage the nuanced aspects of life with autism.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword by Dr. Barry M. Prizant
- Introduction
- 1. Leaving the Nest
- 2. Living Healthy on the Spectrum
- 3. Building and Maintaining Friendships
- 4. Avoiding the Pitfalls of Dating
- 5. Overcoming a Hopeless Complex
- 6. Advocating for Your Accommodations
- 7. Learning the Ins and Outs of the Workplace
- 8. Navigating the Social Nuances of Interviewing
- 9. Making Wise Decisions That Influence Your Life
- 10. Managing Emotions and Sensory Issues
- 11. Managing the Mind for Organization and Executive Functioning
- 12. Understanding the Twenty Hindrances to Transition
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- About the Author