Living independently on the autism spectrum
Subtitle: what you need to know to move into a place of your own, succeed at work, start a relationship, stay safe, and enjoy life as an adult on the autism spectrum
By: Lynne Soraya, author of Psychology today's Asperger's diary
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Avon, Massachusetts
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781440557644; 9781440557651
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Autism spectrum disorders; Life skills guides; Patients
Description: This book guides people on the autism spectrum through each step of their transition into adulthood and will give them the confidence, support, and guidance they need to experience life on their own.--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Skills for self-advocacy; title: Managing emotional and sensory issues; title: Communication; title: Safety; title: Moving away from your family; title: Getting around; title: Setting career goals; title: Interviewing for jobs; title: Navigating the workplace; title: Meeting and making friends; title: Dating and romantic relationships; title: Glossary of idioms and expressions.