Life Skills for People of Color on the Autism Spectrum

Being an adult on the autism spectrum comes with abundant challenges. These challenges multiply when being BIPOC, including coping with and navigating regular harassment and discrimination on an individual and systemic level. While some materials do exist for teaching life and social skills for adults with autism, they neglect the BIPOC experience with all its associated nuances, risks, complexities, and deeper needs.

This course is one of the first attempts to bridge this gap in resources. I will teach you the very same system that I used to overcome my own challenges. Given the additional layers of stress, pressure, and complexity that is the backdrop of our lives as neurodivergent BIPOC adults, this course seeks to teach more fundamental inner skills that are required for integrating with society.

Some of these skills include: Navigating the US healthcare system to get your diagnosis and receive support, and understanding why a diagnosis is importantDefining your values and priorities for more meaningful interactionsOriginal and proven techniques and routines to effectively manage time, conserve energy, make important decisions, and maintain overall well-beingCreating a safe and nourishing environmentAnd much moreThese internal life skills will prepare you for building meaningful relationships and engaging with society, which will be taught in the second course of this series, Social Skills for People of Color on the Autism Spectrum.