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
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About the author:
• On the autism spectrum himself providing the perspective of an insider.
• Been working with kids since 1985 as a professional and/or volunteer.
• Founded and has run CNY Autism Consulting since 2011.
• Speaks at universities, schools, and agencies.
• Sits on the NY State Department of Education Advisory Council for Post-Secondary Disability Education.
• Experienced in working with those who have coexisting mental health, developmental, and physical diagnoses.
• Experienced in autism crisis management.
• Works with all ages and levels of functioning.
• Mentors two brothers with autism, in their home, his home, and the community.
• Took in and parented an autistic teen.
Also:
• Repeated third grade in school, and was in a self-contained classroom for fourth and fifth grade.
• Couldn’t ride a bike until age eleven.
• While repeatedly failing in high school accused of being: lazy, unprepared, unconcerned, and not working to abilities.
• Failed courses in college, graduating with a 2.2 GPA, and not knowing if there would be a diploma until the day before graduation.
• Was fired from multiple jobs, and almost fired from several more.
• Struggles with handwriting to the degree he has difficulty doing much more than signing his name or making a shopping list.
• Most days has a sink piled with dirty dishes.
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