Aspie Teen's Survival Guide

Candid Advice for Teens, Tweens, and Parents, from a Young Man with Asperger's Syndrome

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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The teenage years are a time when being social is the #1 priority for kids. But for kids with Asperger's, who have acute social challenges, these years can be the most difficult, confusing time in their lives. Enter J.D. Kraus, a young man who has been there, done that! He offers practical advice to his peers so that they can get the most out of middle and high school, both academically and socially. From sensory sensitivity to awkwardness, dating to driving, he tackles it all! Parents and teachers will love seeing life through J.D.'s eyes, plus "Notes to Parents" sections offer great advice for caregivers and educators alike.

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Utgivningsdatum2010-09-30
Mått152 x 226 x 18 mm
Vikt295 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor214
FörlagFuture Horizons Incorporated
ISBN9781935274162
UtmärkelserCommended for IndieFab awards (Young Adult Nonfiction) 2010

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IntroductionChapter 1: What is Asperger’s Syndrome?Chapter 2: Organization and SchoolChapter 3: TransitioningChapter 4: Sensitive SensesChapter 5: Motor Skills and AwkwardnessChapter 6: Stress & Its AssociatesChapter 7: Oh no, Driving!Chapter 8: Learning LanguageChapter 9: BullyingChapter 10: Socializing and FriendshipsChapter 11: Dating and Relationships Chapter 12: Obsessions and CreativityChapter 13: Final NotesReferences

The Aspie Teen’s Survival Guide is so personal, so engaging, and so immediate, it’s like having a big brother or mentor who’s 'been there' show you the way, to minimize your scrapes and bumps. No matter what your connection to Asperger’s or where you are in your AS journey, this is an invaluable source of validation, inspiration, and information … you can keep on using these tips the rest of your life."—Rudy Simone, author of Asperger’s on the Job and Aspergirls