Life and love : positive strategies for autistic adults

Life and love Positive strategies for autistic adults

Zosia,\eauthor Zaks

Book - 2006

Describes and suggests concrete ways to deal with challenges that may arise in areas of both daily life and love, covering everything from grocery shopping to getting along better with family members. Understanding the special relationship between self-esteem and success at independence, the author's advice is based very purposefully on autistic strengths, and reflects the belief and hope that autistic adults can both contribute to and enjoy all life has to offer.--From publisher description.

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Subjects
Zaks, Zosia.
Autism.
Developmentally disabled > Life skills guides.
Autistic people > Biography.
Published
Shawnee Mission, KS : Autism Asperger Pub. Co ©2006.
Language
English
Main Author
Zosia,\eauthor Zaks (-)
Other Authors
Temple Grandin (-)
Physical Description
367 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-357, 361) and index.
ISBN
9781931282932
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. Life
  • Chapter 1. Coping With Sensory Issues
  • How Autistic Sensory Processing Works
  • Tastes and Food Textures
  • Smells
  • Sight
  • Touch
  • Sound
  • Strategies for Navigating in the World
  • Two Other Senses: Vestibular and Proprioceptive
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 2. Maintaining a Home
  • Major Road Blocks: What Makes It So Hard?
  • First Things First: Chore Priorities
  • Sorting: A Basic Skill
  • Preventing Pile Build-Up in the Future: Zone Maps and Absolute Spots
  • Cleaning Up: Managing Chores
  • Asking for Help: Another Important Skill
  • Setting Your Own Standards
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 3. Living on Your Own
  • Living at Home
  • Living Independently
  • Living With Roommates
  • Living by Yourself
  • Living With a Romantic Partner
  • Supported Housing
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 4. Shopping
  • Shopping for Food
  • Shopping for Medicine and Personal Care Items
  • Shopping for Clothes and Shoes
  • Shopping Online
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 5. Transportation and Travel
  • Car Travel
  • Public Transportation
  • Taxis
  • Long-Distance Buses and Trains
  • Airplanes
  • Hotels and Motels
  • General Travel Information
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 6. Health Care
  • When It Is Time to Visit the Doctor
  • When You Probably Don't Need to See the Doctor
  • Emergency Rooms and Hospitals
  • The Dentist
  • The Therapist
  • Other Types of Appointments
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 7. Vocational Challenges
  • Determining What Job Might Be Right for You
  • Where to Find a Job
  • Survival Tips for Life on the Job
  • If You Want to Work for Yourself
  • Conclusion
  • Part 2. Love
  • Chapter 8. Dating on the Spectrum
  • Before You Start Dating
  • Dating Versus a Relationship: What's the Difference?
  • Dating Autistic Style
  • Internet Dating
  • Your Health and Safety When It Comes to Dating
  • Inappropriate Versus Appropriate Behaviors
  • When to Disclose Your Diagnosis
  • Moving Beyond Dating: Time for a Serious Relationship
  • If You Are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, or Transsexual
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 9. Spectrum/Non-Spectrum Relationships - A New Perspective on Making It Work
  • Main Areas of Conflict From the Perspective of the Non-Spectrum Partner
  • Main Areas of Conflict From the Perspective of the Autistic Partner
  • Techniques for Bridging the Relationship Gap
  • Managing Sensory Issues: Creative Compromises
  • Autistic Strengths
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 10. Keeping Ourselves Safe
  • Understanding Emergency Services
  • Using a Safe Activities List
  • Spotting Bad Maybes
  • Developing a Buddy System
  • Turning to Others for Help
  • Knowing Your Feelings
  • Self-Defense
  • Pretending as a Safety Technique
  • Media vs. Reality
  • Other Learning Tools
  • Additional Issues Women Face in the Autism Community
  • Additional Information for Women Regarding Sexual Violence
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 11. Gender Issues on the Spectrum
  • Similarities Among All People on the Spectrum
  • Gender-Based Differences in the Expression of Autistic Traits
  • Differences Likely Due to the Effects of Gender Socialization
  • The Consequences of Gender Difference: Double Standards
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 12. Friendship
  • Casual Friends
  • Close Friends
  • Friendship Rules and Expectations
  • Additional Friendship Advice
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 13. Disclosing Your Diagnosis
  • Basic Disclosure Information
  • Disclosing at Work: Dealing With Consequences
  • Disclosing to Friends and Dates: Dealing With Various Reactions
  • Disclosing to Parents and Relatives: Dealing With Disbelief
  • Disclosing to a Child: Dealing With Insecurity
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 14. Invisibility and Self-Esteem in the Autistic Community
  • References
  • Resources
  • Index

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