The Aspie Teen's Survival Guide: Candid Advice for Teens, Tweens, and Parents, from a Young Man with Asperger's Syndrome

ISBN-13: 9781935274162 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 214 str.

J D Kraus

Opis

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 they can get the most out of middle school 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. Inside you'll find chapters on: Organization and School Transitioning Sensory Sensitivity Motor Skills and Awkwardness Stress-Management Bullying Socializing and Friendships Dating and Relationships Obsessions and Creativity And more

Spis treści

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: What is Asperger’s Syndrome?
• Chapter 2: Organization and School
• Chapter 3: Transitioning
• Chapter 4: Sensitive Senses
• Chapter 5: Motor Skills and Awkwardness
• Chapter 6: Stress & Its Associates
• Chapter 7: Oh no, Driving!
• Chapter 8: Learning Language
• Chapter 9: Bullying
• Chapter 10: Socializing and Friendships
• Chapter 11: Dating and Relationships
• Chapter 12: Obsessions and Creativity
• Chapter 13: Final Notes
• References