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

Griffin, Simone

Harris, Ruth

Hodgdon

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Softcover; 167 pages

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Abstract

An easy-to-use resource for professionals and parents, this book provides fun and practical ideas to help motivate and extend communication and play skills in children with autism with the support of pictures.

The book describes how picture scripts can help facilitate play and learning and provides 40 photocopiable scripts across a range of different activities such as drawing, cooking, using construction toys, imaginative play, arts and crafts, and life skills. Tasks are presented in small manageable step-by-step picture sequences and support a range of skills including following instructions, increasing independence, comprehension, story-telling and choice-making. Readers can print copies of the scripts from the CD-ROM that accompanies the book.

Ideal for special education teachers, early years practitioners, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and parents, this will be an excellent tool for any classroom, home or therapy setting.

ISBN

9781785929861

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 GRI 2013

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Author

Bernard-Opitz, Vera

Place of Publication

Shawnee, KS

Publisher

AAPC Publishing

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover ; 159 p., illustrations

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Abstract

This easy-to-use book is designed to help children with ASD find friends, become better communicators, increase their flexibility, and live lives that are less stressful. Skills are presented in the form of cartoons, scripts and role play - all evidence-based practices - that address a wide range of developmental levels. This book breaks down complex behaviors into manageable steps and provides methods to help children and youth generalize skills across settings and people. The result: individuals on the spectrum become more effective in managing everyday life!

ISBN

9781942197317

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 BER 2017

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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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