Living Independently on the Autism Spectrum: What You Need to Know to Move Into a Place of Your Own, Succeed at Work, Start a Relationship, Stay Safe, - Paperback

by Lynne Soraya (Author)

Shape your way in the world and overcome any challenge!Living on your own for the very first time can be exciting yet nerve-wracking--you'll search for roommates, interview for jobs, manage finances, and form relationships. But adjusting to this new life can seem especially difficult when you're on the Autism Spectrum. Drawing on her experiences, Lynne Soraya, one of ThAutcast.com's Most Inspiring Autistic People and author of Psychology Today's Asperger's Diary, will provide you with valuable advice as she guides you through each step of your transition into adulthood. These real-life strategies will help you cope with the feelings brought on by this change as well as deal with common challenges, like: Budgeting and handling bills.Finding the right residence and/or roommates.Discovering a career path that complements your talents.Interacting with coworkers and clients.Building relationships with friends and potential partners. With Living Independently on the Autism Spectrum, you will gain the confidence, support, and guidance you need to finally experience life on your own.

Author Biography

Lynne Soraya was chosen as one of the Top 50 Most Inspiring Autistic People for 2011 at ThAutcast.com. She writes for Psychology Today's popular Asperger's Diary blog and is a technical professional for a Fortune 500 company. Her work has also been featured in Asperger Syndrome (Perspectives on Diseases & Disorders) and on The Creativity Post, The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism, and the Autism and Empathy websites.