Independent Living while Autistic

Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA, RSD, is an award-winning author and CEO of Adult Autism Assessment & Services. Having been wife, mother, and employer of autistic adults, Dr. Wendy is uniquely qualified to offer encouragement and optimism to autistic adults on their road to adulting while autistic. She loves her quiet life in Salem, Oregon, near family. 

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!