Autism Soccer: What it Means to be an Adult with Autism

Autistic adults are highly aware of what it means to live and challenge a society that has not yet fully accepted autism.

Growing as an autistic adult means to be aware of the difficulties ahead. As you pass the teenager stage to adultness, you find that the world out there is somewhat overwhelming. Still, this does not mean you will not make it out there. After all, you’ve come all the way here, so who’s to say you cannot do it?

Benefits and responsibilities

Earning your independence means you’ll be able to choose how to control your own life. Of course, there are cases of individuals who require some level of support, but that doesn’t mean you are not on your own when facing the world out there.

Depending on your own set of capabilities and skills, autistic adults’ independence comes with the following:

Career options
Employment
The possibility of making choices on your own, for good or bad
Becoming a more organized person
Independent living
Start taking responsibility for own actions
Being in more control of your life
Building a solid self-esteem

It is important to note that no matter how independent you might strive to become, you should not feel discouraged to ask for help when needed. It can be a parent, relative, friend or even specialist; they can assist you in how to handle aspects of your condition.

Among these aspects, employment, independent living and building self-esteem are essential for becoming a capable citizen on your own. It is hard to develop these three, mostly due to stigma and lack of acceptance in the workplace.

Be aware this is not going to be as easy; it can be hard to deal with all those demands at first. Getting used to the change will take time, but it will not be long until you make it and start enjoying the liberties of an independent and autistic adult. Work hard on what you’ve set your eyes on and see it through!