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.
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.
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.
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
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
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