Independent Living while Autistic () von Wendela Whitcomb Marsh

PART I: BE PREPARED:

STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW TO NAVIGATE THE ROAD TRIP OF YOUR LIFE

Chapter 1: INTRO TO ADULTING: Unfolding the Roadmap

Chapter 2: INTRO TO COMMUNICATION: He Said, She Said

Chapter 3: INTRO TO SOCIAL NAVIGATION: Avoiding the Roadblocks

Chapter 4: INTRO TO SENSORY CHALLENGES: When You Just. Can't. Even.

Chapter 5: INTRO TO INTERESTS: Honoring Geek Culture

Chapter 6: INTRO TO STIMS: Celebrating Quintessential Quirks

PART II: INDEPENDENCE: THE HOLY GRAIL OF ADULTING

Chapter 7: TIME MANAGEMENT: Conquer the Clock

Chapter 8: TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT: Go Where You Want to Go

Chapter 9: MONEY MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own Banker

Chapter 10: SELF MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own Boss and Stop the Nagging

Chapter 11: SELF ADVOCACY: Speak Your Truth

Chapter 12: DISCLOSURE: To Tell or Not to Tell?

PART III: RECREATION: SOMETIMES IT IS ALL FUN AND GAMES

Chapter 13: CLUBS AND GROUPS: Find Your People

Chapter 14: SOLITARY PURSUITS: Who Says Fun Has to be a Team Sport?

Chapter 15: FRIENDSHIPS: The Rules of Friending

Chapter 16: DATING AND ROMANCE: It's Not Like in the Movies

PART IV: EMPLOYABILITY: BRINGING HOME THE BUCKS

Chapter 17: READY TO WORK: Everybody Wants Somebody with Skills

Chapter 18: INTERVIEW SKILLS: Talk the Talk

Chapter 19: YOU'RE HIRED! NOW WHAT? How to Succeed in Business

PART V: HOUSING: A PLACE OF YOUR OWN

Chapter 20: LEAVING THE NEST: You Can Fly!

Chapter 21: LIVING ALONE: The Ruler of All You Survey

Chapter 22: LIVING WITH OTHERS: A New Family of Housemates

PART VI: THE BIG PICTURE: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

Chapter 23: ONE LAST PEP TALK: You're Ready!