Autism: Life at Your Own Pace. How to Deal with Sensory Overload and Adjust the World to Yourself

«Is there something wrong with me?»

If you have ever asked yourself this question because you get tired of noise, hate unnecessary conversations, cut tags off your clothes, or feel out of place at any event – this book is for you.
Olga Bystrova – a psychologist with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – honestly shares what it’s like to live with ASD.

Inside, you will find:
- An explanation of why fatigue comes faster with autism and why a different quality of rest is needed.
- Specific strategies for reducing sensory overload at home and work.
- Ways to talk about your differences with loved ones and colleagues – calmly and without excuses.
- Exercises and techniques for self-support during moments of overload.

This book is for adults with ASD, for their loved ones, and for anyone who suspects that their “social battery” functions differently. It will help you stop spending your life imitating “normality” and start building your own – calm, honest, and comfortable just for you.