Survival Strategies for People On the Autism Spectrum

Written specifically for autistic individuals, families, and support professionals, this book breaks down the hidden social expectations and daily anxiety triggers that can make navigating an unpredictable world feel overwhelming.

• Introduction:
• Chapter 1: Summary of contents and aims
• Chapter 2: An overview of Autism
• Chapter 3: The worry of the ‘what if?’ scenario
• Chapter 4: The vital role of communication
• Chapter 5: The art of independent living
• Chapter 6: Rules of socialising
• Chapter 7: Further education and training survival guide
• Chapter 8: The world of sport as an aid
• Chapter 9: The challenge of sharing ideas with the wider audience
• Chapter 10: Dealing with uncertainty
• Chapter 11: Autism in a nutshell
• Appendix 1: Fun with numbers
• Appendix 2: Useful addresses and further reading
• index:

Marc Fleisher was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at the age of 11. A public speaker on Autism, he also has a love of mathematics and holds a masters degree in maths from from Brunel university

“I am a fully grown Autistic man. I have learned to adapt to many things in everyday life. I use public transport perform public talks on Autism, and play and teach tennis. But my own house is sacred to me. It is my place of safety – the one location in which I feel I can back away from the stresses of a perplexing world, unwind and relax.”