Haley Moss

The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781787757585
• Artikelnr.: 62045081

Autorenporträt

Haley Moss

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements
I. Note from the Author
II. What is "Independence" Anyway?
Defining Independence
The Myth of "Do it all yourself"
Asking for Help When Needed
Autistic Self-Discovery
III. Self-Care: Not Just Bubble Baths and Special Interests
Monitoring Your Mental Health
Healthcare and Doctors
Coping with Massive Life Changes and Stressful Events
IV. Healthy Habits
Establishing routines
Actual Bubble Baths: Personal Hygiene Routines
Clothes
No-stress-rest: sleep issues, insomnia, and feeling recharged
Food and Mealtime
Get moving! Exercise and Staying Active
Drugs and Alcohol Use and Addiction
V. Socializing
An "Adult" Social Life
Dating 101
VI. Ruler of my Own Domain - Having a Home
Household Maintenance: Cleaning, Avoiding Staring at Old Photos, and Executive Functioning
The Sensory Overwhelming Grocery Store and Other Errands
How many autistics does it take to change a lightbulb?
Having Roommates
VII. Financially Supporting Yourself
Eager for Employment
Money Matters: Responsibility and Not Going Broke
VIII. Making My Mark on the World: Self-Advocacy
Being an Effective Self-Advocate
Using Your Self-Advocacy Skills For Good: Community Engagement
Staying Out of Trouble
Elections and Voting: Your Voice, Your Choice
The Census
Jury Duty
Obeying the Law
Driving and Rules of the Road
What Happens if you do Need a Lawyer
Knowing Your Rights and Laws that Interact With You, Explained by a lawyer
Dreaming Big in Civic Engagement
IX. Sending You Out Into The World
X. References