“No longer do I try to mask my autism, but I work to support my autism.” It's a myth that autistic children turn into “less autistic” adults. Many autistic adults feel more overwhelmed as they grow older, as social demands such as relationships, parenting, or the professional environment increase. Niamh Garvey offers advice and tricks designed to reduce sensory and emotional pressure and take care of your autistic self. From understanding what happens when the stress response is triggered to using the “detective habit” to pinpoint your individual strengths and triggers.

Each element of this book can be personalized to you. It includes strategies such as “quick calming plans” to manage triggers and advice from experience for understanding emotional regulation, building resilience to emotional overload, and how to take care of your senses during intimacy. This guide is here to ensure that you not only survive adulthood but thrive in it.