Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Jeremy Tolmie

This book is written by a person with autism who did nt find out till he was 17 years old. It covers everything from what to look for in a little kid to what to look for in a adult. From the 36 most asked questions asked by people to people with autism. The difference between temper tantrums and autism. That a meltdown looks like and what a shutdown looks like. why stimming is a necessary part of autism and how to make it work for the person with autism. About his life story fro earliest memories to what he is up to today. The bad experience with anti depressants and herbal medications. It is a must read for everyone and anyone who wants to know a bit more about autism.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tablo Publishing
• Release date: Feb 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9781922381699

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A Little Bit About Me

Hi, my name is Jeremy Tolmie I am 38 years old and have Autism spectrum disorder Level 1.

I am a certified computer technician having graduated from Academy of Learning with my Computer Service Technician Diploma with honors. 

I used to work for Literacy Central Vancouver Island as a computer technician. I refurbished donated computers that go to families with kids on welfare. 

I used to live with my parents in a 500 SQF bachelor pad. They converted the carport into a living space for me. It has a walk-in closet and a full bathroom. I just share the laundry room. kitchen, and dining room.

As a result of my DX of ASD 1 I was able to get on Disability assistance at 19, got the disability bus pass, the disability ferry pass, the disability entertainment pass, the disability tax credit, and in 2010 I got the Disability savings plan.  Way back then the disability assistance was only $745 a month.  Now it is $1183 a month.  Back then you could only make $100 a month before they cut back your disability assistance check.  Now you can make $12000 a year before they cut back your check.

With the disability tax credit, I don’t have to pay taxes till I make over $20000 a year in taxable income.  

With the disability savings plan the government puts in $1000 a year for 20 years of bonds which comes to $20000 that I do not have to pay back.  Plus, they put in 3 times the amount of money that I put in up to $70000 total in grants that I do not have to pay back.  So that means that I get $90000 towards my retirement.  I have to wait till I am 59 years old before I can start to take money out of the plan.  Plus, you have to wait 10 years from the time you get the bonds and grants before you can take money out and not pay them back.  I have another 20 and a half years to go before I can start taking money out of the plan. I live in BC Canada that is why I get such good