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

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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

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Author

Reynolds, Kate E.

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Softcover: 188 p.

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Autism

Sexuality

Young Adults Sexuality

Child Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Behaviour

Puberty

Sexual Health

Abstract

Sexual health and sexuality can be difficult subjects for parents and caregivers to broach with autistic children, made more challenging when children are at the severe end of the autism spectrum. Some parents may even question the validity of teaching sexuality to those who are severely autistic. This handbook guides you through the process of teaching about sex and sexuality, offers to answer questions such as: Why is it necessary to teach this subject to my severely autistic child? When is the right time to start talking about these issues? How detailed and explicit should I be? What methods are most appropriate? It addresses male and female issues separately and covers public and private sexual behaviours, sexual abuse, cross-gender teaching and liaising with school, in addition to the more obvious areas such as physical changes and menstruation.

ISBN

9781849053273

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 REY 2014

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Author

Porges, Stephen W.

Edition

1st Ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Hardcover ; xvii, 347 p.

Subject

Emotions

Communication

Autism

Abstract

"Stephen Porges is the world's leading expert on relating the autonomic nervous system, a neural system that oversees largely unconscious functions such as heart rate and respiration, to social behavior. He is also the creator of the groundbreaking polyvagal theory, which has been adopted by clinicians around the world and has provided exciting new insights into the way our autonomic nervous system unconsciously mediates social engagement, trust, and intimacy.

"This book presents, for the first time, a compilation of Porges's decades of research on the behavioral neurobiology of emotions, affect regulation, interpersonal social behavior, and other psychological processes that describe basic human experiences. Part of the Norton Series on interpersonal Neurobiology, it has startling implications for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism." --From the dustcover

ISBN

9780393707007

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 100 POR 2011

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Author

Rogers, Sally

Dawson, Geraldine

Vismara, Laurie

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

The Guilford Press

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Paperback, 342 p.

Subject

Autism

Children with Disabilities

Abstract

This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids, including those with ASD, have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start, and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.

Notes

This book has about a six month wait list.

ISBN

9781609184704

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 ROG 2012

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Author

Sussman, Fern

Lewis, Robin Baird (Illustrations)

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

The Hanen Centre

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Paperback: 424 pages

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Autism

Language/Communication

Abstract

Presents a step-by-step guide for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder to help them develop more advanced communication skills, focusing on helping the child reach the following four goals: 1) improved two-way interaction, 2) more mature and conventional ways of communication, 3) better skills in communicating for social purposes and finally, 4) improved understanding of language.

ISBN

978-0-921145-41-7

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 SUS 2012

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