Autism Success
Description
A successful life with autism is being wholly autistic, while also living a full rewarding life in a world not set up for autism.
This book answers the "why" behind autism; helping autism make sense. This book also provides autism-based solutions for autism based problems. It bridges the gap between the autistic and non-autistic worlds.
Paul Meier's approach to autism is less that of a therapist but more that of an engineer. Understanding how autism works provides the tools neccessary to construct a successful real-world life for those on the autism spectrum.
Paul Meier founded and runs CNY Autism Consulting. Paul is also on the autism spectrum, providing a unuque perspective of personal experience.
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Introduction: My life .........................................................1
Not Supposed to Make it .................................................3
Part A: Life with Autism .................................................13
1. Pet the Cat ................................................................15
2. Behavior as Communication .....................................18
3. Anxiety .......................................................................24
4. Intent ..........................................................................27
5. High and Low Functioning ..........................................31
6. Don't Blame Autism ....................................................35
7. View from Inside Autism .............................................38
8. Neuro-Typical Disorder ...............................................41
9. Relationships ..............................................................45
Part B: Autism Culture ....................................................51
10. Autism as Culture .....................................................53
11. How the Brain is Different .........................................57
12. Highs and Lows ........................................................60
13. Meltdown and Shutdown ..........................................63
14. Hard-Wired Triggers .................................................68
15. Brain Switch ..............................................................78
16. Special Interest .........................................................84
17. Sensory .....................................................................99
18. Perseveration ..........................................................104
Part C: Bridging the Gap ................................................113
19. Life Isn't Fair .............................................................115
20. Be Open ...................................................................119
21. Intellect not Instinct ...................................................122
22. Avoiding Autism-Based Problems .............................125
23. Three stages of Action ..............................................129
24. Research and Decision-Making ................................135
25. Protect Me from Me ...................................................142
26. Trauma: How Hard to Push ......................................146
27. Relationship Pyramid .................................................151
Part D: Notes to the Non-Autistic .....................................159
28. Labels ........................................................................161
29. Self-Advocacy Struggles ............................................163
30. Commitment and Calculated Risk-Taking ..................165
31. Age Appropriate .........................................................168
32. Discipline ....................................................................171
33. Philosophy of Care .....................................................179
34. Academics ..................................................................182
35. Who Does Well in Life ................................................197
36. Perfectionism ..............................................................205
About the Author ...............................................................210
