Overview

Whether you're a young autistic adult leaving the shelter of school, or you're late-diagnosed and adjusting to the realization that you're not broken, you're just autistic, this book is for you. It holds the key to navigating the road trip of your life. Learn practical strategies that have helped others. Follow five fictional characters as they encounter and overcome roadblocks on their path to independence. Read actually autistic adults success stories in their own words in "Speaking for Ourselves." If you've ever wished that adult life came with an instruction manual, this book is for you. The first edition won the Chanticleer International Book Award Grand Prize for Instruction & Insight; this new edition features neurodiversity-affirming language and an interesting new character.