Talking Teenagers: Information and Inspiration for Parents of Teenagers with Autism Or Asperger's Syndrome

2007
Talking Teenagers: Information and Inspiration for Parents of Teenagers with Autism Or Asperger's Syndrome

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  • Author: Ann Boushey
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781280929724
  • Category : Medical
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 192

Ann Boushey's teenage son Jon was diagnosed with high-functioning autism in kindergarten. Having mastered the day-to-day challenges that parenting a young child with autism or Asperger's Syndrome pose, Talking Teenagers considers questions surrounding parenting across the spectrum during the teenage years. Written out of her own experience, this inspirational book provides the information that will encourage other parents with teens on the autism spectrum. Covering everyday topics, from what to take on vacation and dealing with anger, to sex education and planning for the parents' own demise, Ann ends each chapter with thoughtful vignettes: 'Chicken Nuggets for the Soul'. After reading this book, parents will come away with a sense of empowerment and feeling that they are not alone, while professionals will gain a valuable and compassionate insight into the world of parenting a teenager on the autism spectrum."

Talking Teenagers

2007-01-01
Talking Teenagers

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  • Author: Ann Boushey
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 1843108445
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 219

Written by the mother of a teenager with autism, this book provides advice to parents on how to deal with issues that may arise with their teenagers. Covers holidays, anger, school, bullying, sex and religion.

A Practical Guide to Autism

2009-08-17
A Practical Guide to Autism

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  • Author: Fred R. Volkmar
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 0470394730
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 624

Autism is in the public spotlight now more than ever as new research and information appears almost daily. Although in many ways this is a positive development it also presents challenges to families and practitioners who want to keep up with the latest developments and are left to sift through new information by themselves to see what is credible and relevant for them.Each of us needs a personal research assistant who can determine which information we need to pay attention to and let us know how it might affect our daily work and the children we are living with or serve. Since we each don’t have our own research assistants on staff, I am delighted to recommend this wonderful book by Fred Volkmar and Lisa Wiesner. Both of these talented professional leaders have combined their scientific skills and understanding of the field with great practical experience and ideas about how research can be translated into clinical practice. The result is a book that provides the best and most comprehensive information about recent scientific developments and a splendid practical guide for how they are being implemented and what we are learning in the process. The issues are presented in all of their complexity but translated into language that is clear, direct, and easy to follow. The format also lends itself to understanding the complex issues and their implications through excellent charts, question and answer sections, and chapters that vary from describing diagnostic issues to stating very specifically how to expand and evaluate the services one is receiving. The comprehensive references and lists of additional resources also add greatly to the overall package. As a professional dedicated to understanding scientific advances and helping families and teachers to utilize them most effectively, I am very pleased to have an ally like this book available. I am very grateful to the authors for providing a very credible, practical, and relevant addition to our field to help the many advocates and family practitioners to better understand the exciting new developments and how they can be implemented in our day to day work. Those taking the time to read through this superb volume will find it time well spent that pays back dividends in many different ways. —FOREWORD by Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor and Director of TEACCH, Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

2009-01-15
Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

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  • Author: Shana Nichols
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 9781846428852
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 352

'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.

Growing Up on the Spectrum

2009-03-19
Growing Up on the Spectrum

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  • Author: Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D.
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • ISBN: 1101016531
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 404

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.

Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence

2003-01-01
Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence

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  • Author: Liane Holliday Willey
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 9781843107422
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 340

Reflecting the views of parents, professionals and those with AS themselves, this book tackles issues that are pertinent to all teenagers, such as sexuality, depression and friendship, as well as topics like disclosure and therapeutic alternatives that are more specific to those with AS. This book is an essential survival guide to adolescence.

Parenting ASD Teens

2014-04-21
Parenting ASD Teens

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  • Author: Andrew Schlegelmilch
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 0857009214
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 224

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.

Parenting Without Panic

2014
Parenting Without Panic

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  • Author: Brenda Dater
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
  • ISBN: 9781849059411
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 240

Provides advice and strategies to parents for raising a child on the autism spectrum, covering everything from friendship and behavior to fostering a child's independence and building a balanced life.

Asperger Syndrome Adolescence Pb

2001
Asperger Syndrome Adolescence Pb

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  • Author: Teresa Bolick
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781610594882
  • Category : Asperger's syndrome
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 198

Sex. Slang. Slumber parties. The preoccupations of adolescents with Asperger syndrome are no different than those of other teens, but they can be much more confusing. The lack of social skills and ability to grasp conversational nuances that characterize AS make adolescence the most difficult life stage. Asperger Syndrome is characterized by a reliance on clear guidelines, and in adolescence the social guidelines become murky and confusing. In Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence, child psychologist Teresa Bolick presents strategies for helping the ten-to-eighteen-year-old achieve happiness and success by maximizing the benefits of AS and minimizing the drawbacks.

The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules

2012-09-15
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules

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  • Author: Jennifer Cook
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 0857006851
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 282

Being a teen or tween isn't easy for anyone but it can be especially tough for Asperkids. Jennifer O'Toole knows; she was one! This book is a top secret guide to all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange and confusing to young people with Asperger syndrome. The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty and wise insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, blending in versus standing out from the crowd, and common conversation pitfalls. Chock full of illustrations, logical explanations, and comic strip practice sessions, this is the handbook that every adult Aspie wishes they'd had growing up. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules in bite-sized chunks that older children will enjoy, understand, and most importantly use daily to navigate the mysterious world around them.