Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide
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c2006. By Chantal Sicile-Kira. From the award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide comes this timely new book on the specific needs of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Adolescence is a time of change for all children; however, those changes can have pronounced effects for individuals with ASD, and with this guide the author hopes to help parents be prepared to face these changes. For parents whose high-functioning child may have only recently been diagnosed, the book begins with an overview of ASD and how it may affect adolescents in particular. The subsequent chapters go into much more depth on a variety of important issues, including: dealing with your teenager in the home; finding and making use of necessary supports; keeping your entire family healthy, parents and siblings included; addressing puberty and hygiene issues; how physical and hormonal changes may change the way your child's ASD affects him/her; surviving the transition to middle school and high school; understanding transition planning and the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) process, in addition to the Individualized Education Program (IEP); obtaining the necessary functional living and vocational skills in preparation for the real world; preparing students to self-advocate after the age of 18; looking for job placement or higher education opportunities; finding out about the kinds of alternative living arrangements available in the community; and an overview of many of the treatments and therapies available today. As always, the author offers concise, clearly written information along with personal perspectives and a wealth of suggested sources for more information. (Softcover; 268 pages.) ©2007-2008. Autism Society of North Carolina.

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