The #Actuallyautistic Guide to Building Independence - by Jennifer Brunton & Jenna Gensic (Paperback)

About the Book

An empowering guide for Autistic teens and young adults transitioning into adulthood, with tips on successful allyship for friends and family. With real-life experiences from the Autistic community, this encouraging book is what you need to ensure home, education, work, and social experiences support your independence in the best way possible.

Book Synopsis

Transitioning into adulthood is already difficult, but being young and Autistic can make it so much harder. Leaving the protections and supports of childhood behind can feel daunting. In a world that often marginalises Autistic people, how do you begin to figure out and pursue your own goals and dreams, while also managing the new challenges of adulthood?

This empowering book is here to help you (and your Neurodiverse family and friends who love you) learn how to navigate these transitions on your own terms and timeline. It recognises that no matter where you are - home, school, college, work, out with friends - you have the right to be heard, to feel safe and comfortable, and to chart your own path to success. And it will give you the tools you need to make sure that happens.

So join us to hear #ActuallyAutistic teens and young adults share their experiences, helping you to move towards independence and show your allies how they can support you in this journey.

Review Quotes

A positive, neurodiversity-affirmative manifesto of transition to adulthood and independence for any Autistic young person, and for everyone who cares how that takes place.--Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network charity and Author of Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person

This book comprehensively addresses the challenges of growing up Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical world by relying on the wisdom and experiences of Autistic people themselves. It presents an affirming, real-life roadmap toward achieving goals and reaching for dreams.--John Elder Robison, #ActuallyAutistic, NY Times Bestselling Author of 'Look Me in the Eye'

Jenny and Jenna take their community-focused research and zero in on something of utmost importance to autistic people growing up, independence, in the ways that are most authentic for autistic youth by peppering in autistic perspectives and supportive reflections to build meaningful independence.--Sarah O'Brien, Author of So I'm Autistic, www.sarahmobrien.com

About the Author

Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton is an Autistic writer, speaker, consultant, and activist. She is the co-author of The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy. More information on Jennifer can be found at www.jebphd.com.

Jenna Gensic is a freelance writer, speaker, and disability advocate. She is the co-author of The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy.