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Book Synopsis The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum by : Lindsey Sterling
Download or read book The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum written by Lindsey Sterling and published by Callisto Media, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect with friends and care for your emotions—for teens on the spectrum Social situations can feel mysterious or tricky to navigate—and if you are on the autism spectrum, they can feel overwhelming. The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum unlocks socialization secrets and helps you understand your feelings. Autism books for kids don’t always address teenagers’ needs, but the practical tips and step-by-step guides in this handbook are perfect for ages 12-16. Learn how to handle situations like managing anxiety, starting a conversation, understanding sarcasm, and dealing with conflict. Build stronger social skills and take care of your emotional health at the same time. This guide can help you feel more confident—and more connected to people you care about. Build new social interaction skills with: Friend fundamentals—Understand what makes a good friend, and learn about informal conversation, nonverbal communication, online etiquette, and more. Social essentials—Discover strategies for joining a group activity, staying flexible, saying no when you need to, and other topics essential to autism books for kids. Insight into you—You are your friend, too! Learn to recognize and express emotions, boost your mood with positive self-talk, and more. Feel more confident and build valued friendships with this helpful handbook.
Book Synopsis The Autism Playbook for Teens by : Irene McHenry
Download or read book The Autism Playbook for Teens written by Irene McHenry and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “When I was a teen, many of the exercises and activities in this book would have helped me calm down. ... This book is a real, practical, and positive guide for reducing stress.” —Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures Teens with autism have the potential to be excellent actors. They are natural observers—able to study, imitate, and learn social behavior. The Autism Playbook for Teens is designed to bolster these strengths with mindfulness strategies and roleplaying scripts, while also helping teens reduce anxiety, manage emotions, be more aware in the present moment, and connect with others. This book offers a unique, strengths-based approach to help teens with autism spectrum (including Asperger’s Syndrome) develop social skills, strengthen communication, and thrive. The activities contained in each chapter are custom-designed to work with the unique perspectives, sensory processing, neurological strengths and challenges that teens with autism bring to their encounters with the social world. By engaging in these activities, teens will gain an authentic awareness of their surroundings, leading to better social interaction that is also rewarding, interesting, and fun. The delightful and creative activities in this book are grounded in well-documented clinical observations and current empirical studies. They also take into account the real neurological differences that exist in young people with autism, and focuses on the unique pathways needed to connect with and inspire these exceptional and fabulous teenagers. This is the only book available for teens with autism that specifically integrates mindfulness skills and imaginative scripted roleplaying activities for building authentic social experiences.
Book Synopsis Asperger's Teens by : Blythe Grossberg
Download or read book Asperger's Teens written by Blythe Grossberg and published by American Psychological Association. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For teens with Asperger’s, high school can be a time of great promise an opportunity—to learn more about subjects they're excited about, join clubs and activities that interest them, and make new friends—but it can also be uncomfortable at times.This book provides high school students with Asperger’s strategies that they can use to help themselves feel more comfortable in school, find friends and get along with peers, work productively with their teachers, and move toward greater independence.
Book Synopsis The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents) by : Elizabeth Verdick
Download or read book The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents) written by Elizabeth Verdick and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Some children with ASDs are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others try to be social. Some get "stuck" on things, have limited interests, or experience repeated motor movements like flapping or pacing ("stims"). The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders covers all of these areas, with an emphasis on helping children gain new self-understanding and self-acceptance. Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions ("What’s an ASD?" "Why me?") and provides strategies for communicating, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, sleep, and toileting. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. The book includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists, resources, and a glossary. Sections for parents offer more detailed information.
Book Synopsis The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide by : Yenn Purkis
Download or read book The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide written by Yenn Purkis and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do. Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on your strengths and work on your challenges. This book helps you develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life with as little stress and anxiety as possible.
Book Synopsis Life Skills Workbook for Teens with Autism and Special Needs by : Susan Jules
Download or read book Life Skills Workbook for Teens with Autism and Special Needs written by Susan Jules and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a resource for parents to help and guide their Special Needs Teen to transition and develop skills.Life becomes increasingly challenging for parents once their wards enter their teenage years. It is never easy to manage a teen, not to mention handling one with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other forms of special needs.Life and Social Skills are extremely important for Tweens and Teenagers with Special Needs. Developing these skills can improve the self-esteem of the child and their sense of belonging. In addition, friendships and social relationships give the child the know-how for managing emotions, reacting to the feelings of others, as well as improving their ability in negotiation, cooperation, and solving problems.It doesn't matter if the child prefers to be on their own or has one or many friends; a good number of life skills will help them know how to act in altered social circumstances, from chatting with a shopping mall aide to being a part of family assemblies or enjoying themselves at teenage parties.This workbook will help parents to help and guide their teenage children to developSocial SkillsFriendship SkillsSelf AdvocacyExecutive Functional SkillsPractical Living SkillsDeveloping a Career PathJob SkillsPeople SkillsAnd much moreGrab this book today to help your teen live a better quality of life
Book Synopsis Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum by : Chantal Sicile-Kira
Download or read book Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum written by Chantal Sicile-Kira and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, comes Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, a complete guide to the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of preteens and teenagers with autistic disorders, ranging from the relatively mild Asperger's Syndrome to more severe ability impairment. Using clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights, this book covers: Health risks such as seizures and depression Treatments, therapies, and teaching strategies Teaching skills to cope with puberty, self-care, and social skills Teenage emotions, sexuality, appropriate relationships, and dating Middle school, high school, and developing an Individual Educational Program Preparing for life after high school
Book Synopsis How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism Or Asperger's by : Jennifer McIlwee Myers
Download or read book How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism Or Asperger's written by Jennifer McIlwee Myers and published by Future Horizons. This book was released on 2010 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The co-author of "Asperger's and Girls" presents a no-nonsense guide to teaching children with Asperger's or autism the life skills they will need to function as an adult.
Book Synopsis Growing Up on the Spectrum by : Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D.
Download or read book Growing Up on the Spectrum written by Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-03-19 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive guide to helping teens with autism—from the acclaimed authors of Overcoming Autism With an estimated half a million Americans under twenty-six on the autism spectrum, this book offers the reassurance, solace, and practical solutions that so many people are searching for. Following up on their work in Overcoming Autism, which offered advice for teaching young children on the spectrum, Lynn Koegel and Claire LaZebnik now present strategies for working with teens and young adults living with this complex condition. Addressing universal parental concerns, from first crushes and a changing body to how to succeed in college and beyond, Growing Up on the Spectrum is a beacon of hope and wisdom for parents, therapists, and educators alike.
Book Synopsis Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum by : Shana Nichols
Download or read book Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum written by Shana Nichols and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is not only reassuring; it is inspiring, and bursting with ideas and achievable strategies. The authors write with authority and conviction, and tackle even the most difficult and delicate of topics. If ever you needed to be convinced that girls with ASD can overcome the difficulties and challenges of puberty and adolescence, have successful friendships and relationships and enjoy a healthy sexuality, then take the time to read this book - it is a must-have for families, teachers and therapists alike.' -Sarah Attwood, author of Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger's Syndrome Growing up isn't easy, and the trials and tribulations of being a teenager can be particularly confusing for girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). This book covers all the concerns commonly faced by girls with ASDs and their parents, from periods and puberty to worries over friendships and 'fitting in'. Taking a good look at these adolescent issues, and many more, within the context of specific areas of difficulty for girls with ASDs, the authors provide families with the knowledge and advice they need to help their daughters - and the whole family - through the teenage years. This book addresses core issues such as cognition, communication, behavior, sensory sensitivities, and social difficulties; it gives candid and realistic advice on a wide range of important teenage topics. Providing professional perspectives alongside personal experiences from mothers, daughters and educators, this is a unique and indispensible guide for families and their daughters with ASDs, as well as the teachers and professionals who work with them.
Book Synopsis Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders by : Davida Hartman
Download or read book Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Davida Hartman and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require specialized teaching strategies when learning about puberty, sexuality and relationships. This professional resource offers practical teaching advice geared towards the needs of young people on the autism spectrum. Beginning with information on good practice, policy, teaching methods and recent research, the book then divides into key sex education topics that assist professionals in developing their own individualized and developmentally appropriate curricula. Covering issues of gender, public and private, puberty, hygiene, emotions, sex and more, each topic provides an overview of the difficulties that children with autism might experience, discussion and activity ideas and photocopiable resources including instructional stories, checklists and illustrations. The final section demonstrates how to respond to ongoing patterns of inappropriate behaviour and put together a behaviour plan. Aiming to explain and support the child's developing sexuality while also addressing crucial issues of safety, this book is a much-needed teaching manual for all professionals working with children and young adults with autism including educators in mainstream and special education, psychologists, therapists and social workers.
Book Synopsis Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens by : Fiona Fisher Bullivant
Download or read book Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens written by Fiona Fisher Bullivant and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationship between autism and eating disorders is often overlooked or misunderstood. Written by two experienced clinicians working with young people, Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens covers topics including identification of both conditions, diagnosis and the recovery process, challenging current thinking and promoting new ways of working to promote treatment and awareness. Autism and eating disorders often present in similar ways, whether through restrictive or selective eating behaviours, or rigid or obsessive thought patterns. As a result, individuals may receive treatment for one condition with the other - although present - going undiagnosed. This is a practical guide for the adults supporting this group of teens, recommending changes in policy and practice in order to improve the care of young people experiencing these conditions. Drawing on in-depth case studies highlighting the need for young people and their families to feel understood and listened to, the authors show how we can empower these young people to reach their full emotional and physical potential.
Book Synopsis 60 Social Situations and Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More by : Lisa Timms
Download or read book 60 Social Situations and Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More written by Lisa Timms and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teenagers and older children on the autistic spectrum are, like the rest of us, surrounded by complex social codes and rules that govern everyday interaction. Interpreting these and reading social cues such as sarcasm, idioms and body language often presents a real challenge, but this book of realistic and thought-provoking stories can help. Designed with both parent and child in mind, every story outlines a real-life situation that young people on the spectrum are likely to encounter. Each of these is followed with questions such as 'what else might he have done?', 'how do you think she felt?' and 'why do you think they were upset?', along with practical tips for parents on how to facilitate constructive discussions. As children consider these questions with adults, they begin to put themselves into someone else's shoes and are encouraged to think about how their actions and behaviour may affect those around them, gaining invaluable skills and understanding that will be transferable to everyday life situations. Packed with 60 stories exploring real-life situations, this book will be an essential tool for parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone else wishing to enable young people on the autistic spectrum to improve their social skills.
Book Synopsis Start Here by : Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Download or read book Start Here written by Autistic Self Advocacy Network and published by Autistic Press. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you are starting to learn about autism, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. You might have heard negative things about autism, or feel worried about your child's future. But it is going to be okay. Your kid is still the same kid they were before you knew they were autistic. All the things you love about them haven't changed. Now that you know that they are autistic, you are going to be able to understand them better. That's what this booklet is for. We'll tell you the facts about autism. We'll talk about how to find good services, and about your kid's rights in school. Most importantly, we'll talk about how to support your autistic child as they learn and grow.
Book Synopsis Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum by : Carrie Rogers-Whitehead
Download or read book Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum written by Carrie Rogers-Whitehead and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the unique needs of teens and adults with autism and how to adapt existing library programs to be more inclusive. Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong condition, but programs and services are mostly for children. As this population ages and the number of adults receiving autism diagnoses grows, are public libraries serving this group? Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum offers practical strategies for delivering better service to individuals with autism, from library programming to technology, collections, library volunteers, and the information desk. Relying on feedback and help from the autism community in her area, Carrie Rogers-Whitehead created programs for children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum. In this book, she shares advice on developing programs that focus on teamwork, transitions, and social skills. She explains best practices for reference interviews and teaches readers how their libraries can partner with nonprofit and government entities to develop workforce skills and connect adults with autism to jobs. Ready-made program activities for teens and adults with autism make it easy for libraries to better serve this often misunderstood group.
Book Synopsis The Newborn Sleep Book by : Lewis Jassey
Download or read book The Newborn Sleep Book written by Lewis Jassey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed and refined by two successful pediatricians, the "Jassey Way" boasts more than a 90% success rate of getting children to sleep through the night in their first 4 weeks of life. A safe and proven technique, the Jassey Way uses a feeding schedule that allows newborns (and their parents) a full night's sleep at a younger age than other sleep training techniques.
Book Synopsis Parenting ASD Teens by : Andrew Schlegelmilch
Download or read book Parenting ASD Teens written by Andrew Schlegelmilch and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This straight-talking and accessible guide for parents of teenagers on the autism spectrum provides down-to-earth advice on coping with the more difficult issues that can arise at home and school during the adolescent years. Andrew Schlegelmilch discusses common parenting challenges and offers advice drawn from his extensive experience working with teenagers with autism and their families as Head Psychologist at a college preparatory school. He offers parents professional guidance on what to do about falling grades, how to handle adolescent tantrums, how to talk about sex and sexuality with your child, how to help your child with peer relationships, how to keep your child safe online, and what to do if you suspect your child has mental health problems. Integral to the discussion is how to set realistic expectations and encourage independence in ways that work for both your child with autism and the rest of the family, as well as how to make the best use of the help professionals can offer.