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Koegel, Lynn Kern.

Growing up on the spectrum : a guide to life, love, and learning for teens and young adults with autism and Asperger's / Lynn Kern Koegel and Claire LaZebnik ; additional material and illustrations by Andrew LaZebnik. - New York : Viking, 2009. - x, 389 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Getting started. Introduction ; Terms, interventions, and techniques -- Making and maintaining good friendships. Introduction and some general rules about friendship ; The art of conversation ; Outings and get-togethers ; Parties ; Dealing with bullying and peer pressure -- Making and maintaining successful romantic relationships. Introduction ; Dating ; Sex -- Making school successful. Introduction ; Middle and high school : supported independence ; College -- Beyond the college years. Introduction ; Jobs ; Living conditions ; Legal planning -- Improving daily life. Introduction ; Walking out the door looking good ; Managing behavior ; Managing modern technology ; Improving coexisting (aka comorbid) conditions).

A renowned autism expert collaborates with a parent of an autistic teenager in this guide to helping teens with autism. Addressing issues from a changing body to how to succeed in college, this inspiring volume offers hope and wisdom for parents, therapists, and educators.

9780670020676 0670020672

2008041835


Autism in adolescence
Asperger's syndrome in adolescence

RJ506.A9 / K635 2009

616.85/88200835