There’s a Fine
Line Between

AUTISM
— and —
ASSHOLE

The Autism Advantage: Unlocking the Potential of Adults on the Spectrum in the Workplace & at Home

“From innovation to change management, a world without autism would be chaos. “

Shattering the stereotypes of autism, Felicia and Nancy share practical strategies through engaging real-life stories on how to work with autistic individuals. From comical faux pas to discrimination, this book shares the fine line between someone who is autistic and someone who is just an asshole. Autistic individuals will enjoy learning how to reduce coming across wrong with clear steps. While neurotypicals (everyone else) will learn how to better understand and be supportive of neurodiverse individuals. Businesses who employ autistic individuals will learn how to create a symbiotic relationship that benefits everyone by leveraging the unique abilities that come with autism. Valuing their inherent ability to defy the norm (because we have no idea what “normal” is – believe me, we’ve tried), a general dislike for change, and a desire for routine, the benefits are ends.

About the Authors

Felicia M. L. Davis

M. A. Organizational Management, AuDHD – BUSINESS LEADER

A charismatic leader at Edward Jones with over 15 years of experience, Felicia has a reputation as a business expert in diverse team dynamics and social equity. She has a master’s in organizational management and a bachelor’s in economics. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult, she quickly learned to turn her “disability” into a superpower within the business world leading to her rapid success professionally and personally.

A female ENTP-A with autism, Felicia is a statistical rarity largely due to under or misdiagnosed individuals. She enjoys sharing her story, struggles, and victories to bring hope to others. Being the voice to the voiceless who are on the spectrum from nonverbal to those who just want to be understood. Felicia bridges the communication gap between neurodiverse individuals and the world with practical tools. Offering relatable examples, she provides perspective into the world of autism painting vivid pictures of sensory overload, social struggles, and deep emotions.

She’s always trying new things from trapeze to skydiving. When not working she can be found chasing her two young boys, at the gym, or cooking.

Nancy Wainscott

MS, LPC-A, LCDC – FAMILY THERAPIST

Nancy has worked with Neurodiverse families in the DFW area for more than 30 years. In that time, she provided individualized therapy, group therapy, and family training. More recently, Nancy has expanded her scope of practice to include addiction treatment and family therapy. She believes a supportive family environment can play a significant role in recovery. As a Family therapist, she strives to improve family-relationship functioning and support the person in recovery.

Nancy graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis, earning Magna Cum Laude distinction, before proceeding to her Master of Science degree in Addiction Counseling from Purdue. Nancy is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and has experience in individual and group counseling. In her free time, she enjoys decorating, cooking, and spending time with her dog, family, and friends.