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!
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!
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781787757578
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date: 11-18-2021
Pages: 240
Product Dimensions: 5.43(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.55(d)
About the Author
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.
Table of Contents