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.

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• PART I: BE PREPARED:STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW TO NAVIGATE THE ROAD TRIP OF YOUR LIFEChapter 1: INTRO TO ADULTING: Unfolding the RoadmapChapter 2: INTRO TO COMMUNICATION: He Said, She SaidChapter 3: INTRO TO SOCIAL NAVIGATION: Avoiding the RoadblocksChapter 4: INTRO TO SENSORY CHALLENGES: When You Just. Can't. Even.Chapter 5: INTRO TO INTERESTS: Honoring Geek CultureChapter 6: INTRO TO STIMS: Celebrating Quintessential QuirksPART II: INDEPENDENCE: THE HOLY GRAIL OF ADULTINGChapter 7: TIME MANAGEMENT: Conquer the ClockChapter 8: TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT: Go Where You Want to GoChapter 9: MONEY MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own BankerChapter 10: SELF MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own Boss and Stop the NaggingChapter 11: SELF ADVOCACY: Speak Your TruthChapter 12: DISCLOSURE: To Tell or Not to Tell?PART III: RECREATION: SOMETIMES IT IS ALL FUN AND GAMESChapter 13: CLUBS AND GROUPS: Find Your PeopleChapter 14: SOLITARY PURSUITS: Who Says Fun Has to be a Team Sport?Chapter 15: FRIENDSHIPS: The Rules of FriendingChapter 16: DATING AND ROMANCE: It's Not Like in the MoviesPART IV: EMPLOYABILITY: BRINGING HOME THE BUCKSChapter 17: READY TO WORK: Everybody Wants Somebody with SkillsChapter 18: INTERVIEW SKILLS: Talk the TalkChapter 19: YOU'RE HIRED! NOW WHAT? How to Succeed in BusinessPART V: HOUSING: A PLACE OF YOUR OWNChapter 20: LEAVING THE NEST: You Can Fly!Chapter 21: LIVING ALONE: The Ruler of All You SurveyChapter 22: LIVING WITH OTHERS: A New Family of HousematesPART VI: THE BIG PICTURE: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERChapter 23: ONE LAST PEP TALK: You're Ready!

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.

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• PART I: BE PREPARED:STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW TO NAVIGATE THE ROAD TRIP OF YOUR LIFEChapter 1: INTRO TO ADULTING: Unfolding the RoadmapChapter 2: INTRO TO COMMUNICATION: He Said, She SaidChapter 3: INTRO TO SOCIAL NAVIGATION: Avoiding the RoadblocksChapter 4: INTRO TO SENSORY CHALLENGES: When You Just. Can't. Even.Chapter 5: INTRO TO INTERESTS: Honoring Geek CultureChapter 6: INTRO TO STIMS: Celebrating Quintessential QuirksPART II: INDEPENDENCE: THE HOLY GRAIL OF ADULTINGChapter 7: TIME MANAGEMENT: Conquer the ClockChapter 8: TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT: Go Where You Want to GoChapter 9: MONEY MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own BankerChapter 10: SELF MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own Boss and Stop the NaggingChapter 11: SELF ADVOCACY: Speak Your TruthChapter 12: DISCLOSURE: To Tell or Not to Tell?PART III: RECREATION: SOMETIMES IT IS ALL FUN AND GAMESChapter 13: CLUBS AND GROUPS: Find Your PeopleChapter 14: SOLITARY PURSUITS: Who Says Fun Has to be a Team Sport?Chapter 15: FRIENDSHIPS: The Rules of FriendingChapter 16: DATING AND ROMANCE: It's Not Like in the MoviesPART IV: EMPLOYABILITY: BRINGING HOME THE BUCKSChapter 17: READY TO WORK: Everybody Wants Somebody with SkillsChapter 18: INTERVIEW SKILLS: Talk the TalkChapter 19: YOU'RE HIRED! NOW WHAT? How to Succeed in BusinessPART V: HOUSING: A PLACE OF YOUR OWNChapter 20: LEAVING THE NEST: You Can Fly!Chapter 21: LIVING ALONE: The Ruler of All You SurveyChapter 22: LIVING WITH OTHERS: A New Family of HousematesPART VI: THE BIG PICTURE: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERChapter 23: ONE LAST PEP TALK: You're Ready!

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.

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• PART I: BE PREPARED:STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW TO NAVIGATE THE ROAD TRIP OF YOUR LIFEChapter 1: INTRO TO ADULTING: Unfolding the RoadmapChapter 2: INTRO TO COMMUNICATION: He Said, She SaidChapter 3: INTRO TO SOCIAL NAVIGATION: Avoiding the RoadblocksChapter 4: INTRO TO SENSORY CHALLENGES: When You Just. Can't. Even.Chapter 5: INTRO TO INTERESTS: Honoring Geek CultureChapter 6: INTRO TO STIMS: Celebrating Quintessential QuirksPART II: INDEPENDENCE: THE HOLY GRAIL OF ADULTINGChapter 7: TIME MANAGEMENT: Conquer the ClockChapter 8: TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT: Go Where You Want to GoChapter 9: MONEY MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own BankerChapter 10: SELF MANAGEMENT: Be Your Own Boss and Stop the NaggingChapter 11: SELF ADVOCACY: Speak Your TruthChapter 12: DISCLOSURE: To Tell or Not to Tell?PART III: RECREATION: SOMETIMES IT IS ALL FUN AND GAMESChapter 13: CLUBS AND GROUPS: Find Your PeopleChapter 14: SOLITARY PURSUITS: Who Says Fun Has to be a Team Sport?Chapter 15: FRIENDSHIPS: The Rules of FriendingChapter 16: DATING AND ROMANCE: It's Not Like in the MoviesPART IV: EMPLOYABILITY: BRINGING HOME THE BUCKSChapter 17: READY TO WORK: Everybody Wants Somebody with SkillsChapter 18: INTERVIEW SKILLS: Talk the TalkChapter 19: YOU'RE HIRED! NOW WHAT? How to Succeed in BusinessPART V: HOUSING: A PLACE OF YOUR OWNChapter 20: LEAVING THE NEST: You Can Fly!Chapter 21: LIVING ALONE: The Ruler of All You SurveyChapter 22: LIVING WITH OTHERS: A New Family of HousematesPART VI: THE BIG PICTURE: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERChapter 23: ONE LAST PEP TALK: You're Ready!