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Are you living away from home for the first time, graduating from school or perhaps getting a new job? These transitions can be especially overwhelming to deal with as a young autistic adult. This survival guide is bursting with neurodivergent-friendly advice from autistic people themselves (and a few neurotypicals too) for young adults embarking on their own journeys of self-discovery and independence. From guidance on organising your own money, looking after your home and organising your social life to tips on self-advocacy and important life skills such as driving, voting and volunteering, Haley Moss has you covered.Using personal stories, interviews with experts and tips from other young people, this book gives you tips and tools to boost your confidence, ready to make your mark on the world!.
About the Author
Haley Moss is a 21-year old South Florida native who was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism at age three. She is a renowned visual pop artist and the author of "Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About" and "A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders". Haley has been featured on many television programs such as CNN, PBS and NBC as well as numerous magazines and national newspapers.
Recently, Haley has been appointed as an International Ambassador to Project Lifesaver. She was also presented with the Council For Exceptional Children's Yes I Can! International Award in April 2011. Haley created the featured artwork as well as being presented with the Teen Hero Award at the 10th Annual Samsung's Hope for Children event in New York City in June 2011.
Haley graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Criminology. She is currently a law student at the University of Miami.
To learn more about Haley, visit www.haleymossart.com, or follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/haleymossart
