Autistic World Domination
The neurotypical world doesn’t always work for autistic people who often feel they’re on the same planet but live in a different world. Autistic World Domination is here to rewrite normal. By helping readers write their own blueprint for life, this book empowers autistic people to create the world they want for themselves. This vibrant, fresh, and energetic guide blends motivational writing based on Jolene Stockman’s own experiences as an autistic woman with practical exercises and actionable plans to help the reader identify who they are, what is important to them and how they might achieve their goals.
This futuristic perspective on autism weaves advice and action together and encourages readers to uncover the truth about themselves and tap into the potential of true autistic power and joy.
The ultimate instruction manual for thriving while autistic, and the first book to read if you’ve found out you’re autistic or started to suspect it. Friendly, accessible, sparkling with insight, and loaded with excellent advice.
In Autistic World Domination, Jolene Stockman shares her hard-won wisdom as a late-diagnosed autistic person on a mission to connect with culture, community, and self. Her step-by-step process is backed by contagious enthusiasm and a deep understanding of what it means to grow up in a world that is hard to make sense of. The heart of this book lies in giving yourself permission to revise your internal narrative and how that first important step can be the launching point for maximizing your strengths and making the world around you your own.
This book offers an empowering reframe and voice of encouragement to tap into your unique strengths and have the confidence to build a life in which you can thrive. Jolene has written a practical and inspiring guide to help you embrace all the parts of yourself, exactly as you are, and in so doing change the world.
Autistics, assemble! Ultra-enthusiastic author and TEDx speaker Jolene Stockman is tangata whaitakiwatanga (autistic). This fast-talking, big thinking Kiwi is excited to empower autistics - and the neurotypicals who love them - with her vision of the world. Jolene lives in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
PART ONE: Drive Through
Scene One: Neurodiversity is the Key
Scene Two: World Domination
Scene Three: Target!
Scene Four: Sensitivity is Power
Scene Five: Human Mercury
Scene Six: Energy and Fire
Scene Seven: Autism-Friendly is Human-Friendly
Scene Eight: The Bridge Builders
Scene Nine: The New World
Scene Ten: Autistic World Domination
The Rollercoaster
From Jolene
PART TWO: Notes for Neuro Navigators
Language
Safe Spaces
Strategies
Expectations
Breaking Point
First Steps
Notes, Consents, and References
Whakatauki (traditional Maori proverbs)
