Adulthood
Autistic adults need continuing support to be successful and lead meaningful lives. This selection of resources looks at issues pertaining to adulthood such as late diagnosis, mental health issues, independent living, and well-being.
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Dating While Autistic: Cut Through the Social Quagmire and Find Your Person
This book takes you from first date to friendship to love. You’ll find “Bad Idea/Better Idea” tips for what to avoid, and what to try instead. “A Couple of Singles” follows two fictional autistic characters, Bill and Trish, on their quest for love. “Ask Yourself” offers opportunities to reflect on what’s important to you.
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Developing Leisure Time Skills for Persons with Autism (Revised & Expanded)
This book provides comprehensive, structured strategies introducing meaningful leisure time to ASD children and adults, which they can practice at home, school, and in the community.
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Finding Your Superpowers: A Guide for People on the Autism Spectrum and Their Allies
This book is a quick read with a fun and approachable format for a wide age range. You will find examples, stories from individuals and families, as well as references and further resources in the text. At the end of each chapter, the reader can note their discoveries.
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Fundamental Movement Skill Acquisition for Children and Adults with Autism
This is a practical guide on how to teach and assess fundamental movement skill (FMS) acquisition for children and adults with autism. The book explores basic skills of movement and how to observe and develop FMS in children and adults with autism, as well as how to implement a programme for individuals to guide their personal development.
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Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome: Understanding Adults on the Autism Spectrum
The book explains what AS is and why certain behaviours frequently occur: such as anxiety, fear of change and unusual sensitivities. Once behaviours and reactions are understood, many of the apparent problems become less troublesome…
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Group Music Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Musical games and activities can significantly improve the social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, many music therapy resources are written with children in mind, and it can be difficult to find suitable age-appropriate activity ideas for adults.
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I Think I Might Be Autistic: A Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, and Self-Discovery for Adults
Author Cynthia Kim was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in her forties. She addresses aspects of living with ASD as a late-diagnosed adult, including coping with the emotional effect of discovering oneself to be autistic and deciding with whom to share the diagnosis and how.
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I Will Die On This Hill – Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World
There is a significant divide between autistic advocates and parents of autistic children. Parents may feel attacked for their lack of understanding, and autistic adults who offer insight and guidance are also met with hostility and rejection.
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Independent Living with Autism: Your Roadmap to Success
Independent Living with Autism is a guide for young adults with autism leaving the shelter of school and looking for guidance in the important tasks of adult life.
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Launching Your Autistic Youth to Successful Adulthood – Everything You Need to Know About Promoting Independence and Planning for the Future
This book addresses the concerns parents of autistic teenagers may have as their child transitions to adult life. It explores specific aspects of adult life such as independence, employment and social life, and offers practical solutions for common transition-related challenges such as finding suitable living arrangements and financial planning.
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Learning the Hidden Curriculum: The Odyssey of One Autistic Adult
Drawing from her personal experiences, Judy Endow, author of the 2010 and 2011 Hidden Curriculum Calendars, provides lots of hidden curriculum items that pertain to most areas of adult life. In relating how she personally has learned to more successfully maneuver social interactions, she also presents a framework for developing the ability to more quickly assess a situation and take steps to avoid making social blunders BEFORE they have been committed.
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Life After Lockdown – Resetting Perceptions of Autism
In this one-of-a-kind collaboration with over 40 well-known professionals and individuals with ASD, this book has wisdom, humor, and a hefty dose of reality for autistic and non-autistic readers.
A moment-in-time book whose relevance will last. Discover strategies for thriving as society reopens after the pandemic while exploring the reflections of autistic individuals who are living through its aftermath.
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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
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.
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Looking After Your Autistic Self – A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being
Niamh Garvey offers tips and tricks designed to reduce sensory and emotional stress and look after your autistic self. From understanding what’s happening when the stress response kicks in to using the ‘detective habit’ to spot your individual strengths and triggers. What’s more, every element of this book can be personalized to you.
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Love and Asperger’s: Practical Strategies to Help Couples Understand Each Other and Strengthen Their Connection
Life with a partner whose neurotype is different than yours is filled with moments that are surprising, unique, and sometimes challenging. If one of you is on the Autism Spectrum and the other is neurotypical, this Asperger’s books is a helpful and inclusive guide to understanding the nature of your relationship and navigating its particular obstacles – while keeping your love for each other at the center of everything.
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Mastering Executive Function Skills from School to Adult Life
Featuring Carol Burmeister and Sheri Wilkins
Students with autism and related disabilities often struggle with executive function (EF) skills. The good news for parents and educators is that EF skills can be taught. Furthermore, students can be taught to select and use strategies for building EF skills independently, leading to greater self-determination and success in school and life after school. Teaching through a gradual release of responsibility, teachers can prepare students to use strategies effectively across environments.
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My Interoception Workbook – A Guide for Adolescents, Teens and Adults
A great prelude to the Interoception Curriculum! This workbook can be used with a variety of ages, but it was specifically written for adolescents, teens, and adults. This book can be completed independently, but many people find it helpful to read it with a trusted person.
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Older Adults and Autism Spectrum Conditions
Packed with practical advice, this is the first book to address the challenges facing older people with autism. With first-hand stories and drawing on the latest research, it will help to support older adults with autism through lifestyle changes as well as physical and sensory challenges post-retirement.
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PEERS® for Young Adults – Social Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Challenges
PEERS® for Young Adults presents the first evidence-based group treatment program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders and social challenges.
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Planning Your Career Through Intense Interests
Planning a career around your special or intense interests is possible and, in fact, easier than you might think! If you’re wondering how you can turn your love of animals, intense fascination of transportation or passion for information technology (and much more!) into a fulfilling career, that you will never get bored of, you’ve come to the right place!
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