Adulting on the Spectrum: An Insider's Guide for Navigating Life with Autism

"A resource for young adults with autism transitioning to independent living. Transitioning to independent adult life is tough for everyone, but add in the challenges that come with neurodiversity and adulting can feel nearly impossible-unless you've got the right tools. As a young person with autism, Ron Sandison learned how to live independently through painful trial and error. But with perseverance he found his own path to success, earning a master's degree, building a family, and enjoying a career in the medical field and academia. In Adulting on the Spectrum, he empowers others with the lessons he's learned throughout his own journey, including topics such as building and maintaining friendships, avoiding the pitfalls of dating, and managing emotions and sensory issues. This one-of-a-kind practical guide for those on the autism spectrum seeking independence will ease the transition into adulthood and help manage all the nuanced aspects of life"--