Asperger's Teens

Asperger's Teens
Author: Blythe Grossberg
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2015-03-16
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433819201

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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.

Children and Teenagers with Aspergers

Children and Teenagers with Aspergers
Author: Anna Van Der Post Et Al
Publisher: Chipmunkapublishing ltd
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1847478123

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DescriptionA varied collection of parents' stories about raising children and teenagers with Aspergers. The contributors have bravely written totally honest, deeply moving and sometimes harrowing accounts about what it really feels like to care for a challenging child. The book helps to remove the isolation and guilt felt by so many parents. Embedded within the narratives are their unique ways of coping which may inspire some with new strategies to try. This book will also appeal to relatives, friends and professionals seeking to get a better understanding of Aspergers and the far reaching effect on the family unit. About the AuthorAnna Van Der Post is both a research psychologist and a mother of a teenager with Aspergers. She has worked as a researcher for both mental health charities and the National Health Service. For the last fourteen years she has lived in the South West of England with her son whom she has home educated. Anna enjoys coastal walks, cryptic crosswords and spending time with her friends.

The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome

The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome
Author: Jeannie Uhlenkamp
Publisher: AAPC Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2009
Genre: Adolescent psychology
ISBN: 9781934575536

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"Dating is difficult for everyone. For a teen with Asperger Syndrome, it can be overwhelming. Special education teacher Jeannie Uhlenkamp tackles some of the specific issues facing teens with AS. Written in a question-and-answer format, this much-needed book offers insight and practical advice on dating challenges. Each topic is followed by Discussion Questions (to get the conversation flowing between teens and parents/teachers) and a Main Idea (which succinctly wraps up the main point). Also included are special notes to define the more illusive vocabulary and concepts of today's dating worl world."--Provided by publisher.

Parenting Your Asperger Child

Parenting Your Asperger Child
Author: Alan Sohn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2005-02-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780399530708

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Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism—but with the right guidance, these children can go on to live happy, fulfilling lives. In Parenting Your Asperger Child, Dr. Alan Sohn's and Cathy Grayson's groundbreaking Cognitive Social Integration Therapy (CSIT) offers practical solutions that help parents prepare their children for a fulfilling life of social interaction outside the confines of their syndrome, addressing such topics as: - The six characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome - How to identify a child's type of Asperger's—and the best approaches for dealing with it - Understanding how an Asperger's child sees and interprets the world - Replacing inappropriate coping techniques with productive skills - How to survive and learn from a crisis - How school programs can aid in teaching Asperger children - Making changes that last

Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence

Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence
Author: Liane Holliday Willey
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781843107422

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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.

The Aspie Teen's Survival Guide

The Aspie Teen's Survival Guide
Author: J. D. Kraus
Publisher: Future Horizons
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2010
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1935274163

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Offers practical advice so readers can get the most out of middle and high school, both academically and socially, from sensory sensitivity to awkwardness, dating to driving.

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence
Author: Brenda Smith Myles
Publisher: AAPC Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2001
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780967251493

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The authors give an overview of those characteristics of AS that make adolescence particularly challenging and difficult. Central to the book is a detailed discussion of strategies and supports necessary to ensure a successful school experience for students with AS at the middle and secondary levels.

Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome

Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Author: Nancy J Patrick
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2008-09-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1846428440

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This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The author offers advice and useful strategies for tackling day-to-day problems such as visits to the dentist or the doctor, searching for a job, sorting out personal finances, going on vacation, and dealing with public transport, as well as more intimate topics such as dating and acquiring and maintaining friendships. The chapters are structured around real-life scenarios and the challenges they present, followed by step-by-step solutions and suggestions. A final section provides a set of practical self-help tools, which encourage the reader to note down answers to the questions posed and record personal reflections. This accessible guide will be essential reading for teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome and their families, teachers, therapists, counsellors, carers, social and health work professionals.

Asperger Syndrome Adolescence Pb

Asperger Syndrome Adolescence Pb
Author: Teresa Bolick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2001
Genre: Asperger's syndrome
ISBN: 9781610594882

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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.

Take Control of Asperger's Syndrome

Take Control of Asperger's Syndrome
Author: Janet Price
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000503720

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A gifted education Legacy Award winner, Take Control of Asperger's Syndrome: The Official Strategy Guide for Teens With Asperger's Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorder is a unique handbook for kids and teens on living successful lives with these disorders by taking control of their strengths to overcome their weaknesses. Drawing on their experiences as parents and teachers of students with Asperger's syndrome (AS) and Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), the authors provide tips on understanding the disorders, living with the symptoms, succeeding in school, completing homework, talking to others about strengths and needs, making friends and socializing, and using technology to connect with other kids and teens with these disorders. By interviewing dozens of kids and teens who live with AS and NLD, the authors include ideas, information, and advice for students, by students just like them. This handy guidebook is sure to help any child or teen with AS or NLD navigate life's challenges with successful outcomes. Named one of the Pennsylvania State Librarians Assoication's Young Adult Top Forty nonfiction books of 2010. Ages 10-16