Author

Tabone, Francis

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Paperback; 184p.

Subject

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Young Adults-Social Behaviour

Life Skills

Abstract

This easy-to-follow and engaging workbook is designed to help young adults ages fourteen and up develop invaluable communication skills and practice with interactions they would encounter in everyday life. Teens will also find information on topics that are imperative for a successful transition into adulthood?including health and safety, self-care, and more. This unique book not only focuses on what adaptive skills are needed in the real world, but also gives teens with ASD the ability to practice these skills, either independently or with a teacher/caregiver.

ISBN

9781684030644

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH FM 272 TAB 2018

Copies

Alternate Title

Taking care of myself for teenagers and young adults with ASD: Personal health, grooming, relationships and sex

Author

Wrobel, Mary

Reilly, Patricia

Rothamer, Allison

Edition

2nd ed.

Publisher

Future Horizons, Inc.

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover: 177 p.

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Social Skills

Autism

Young Adults-Hygiene

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Young Adults ? Social Behaviour

Abstract

Written for teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), this instructional book is also for parents, instructors, and therapists to help teens on the autism spectrum.

The information is written in an easy-to-understand manner with simple how-to lists. This book is geared for use in an instructional or home setting for any teenager or young adult with ASD. Topics covered include: dressing for different events, feeling anxious in social situations, public versus private behaviors, staying healthy, anxiety, depression, and feeling suicidal, social media issues, sexual harassment, finding and keeping friends (including a boyfriend or girlfriend), safe and responsible sex, and deciding to have sex with a partner, and more.

ISBN

9781941765302

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 WRO 2017

Copies

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1215_InfectiveEndocarditis.pdf

Website Notes

Click the link above to view or print.

Corporate Author

Cardiology Department

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

PDF: 2 p.

Subject

Endocarditis

Bacterial Diseases

Abstract

Describes what Infective Endocarditis is, what causes it, how to prevent it, and what to do if you child gets it.

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

BCCH1215

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA400_ClostridiumDifficileInfection_2014.pdf

Website Notes

Click the link to view or print.

Corporate Author

Department of Nursing

PHSA Infection Control

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

PDF file: 2 p.

Subject

Diarrhea

Bacterial Diseases

Abstract

This pamphlet provides information about C. difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile or C.diff. It's a germ (bacteria) that can cause diarrhea.

It answers the questions about what it is, who can get it, how it's treated, how it spreads, how the hospital prevents the spread, what you can do to prevent the spread, and what to do when you go home from the hospital.

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

PHSA400