The parents' practical guide to resilience for preteens and teenagers on the autism spectrum / Jeanette Purkis and Emma Goodall.

By: Purkis, Jeanette 1974-.

Contributor(s): Goodall, Emma 1971-.

Publisher: London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018Description: 200 pages ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781785922756.Subject(s): AUTISM

| CHILDREN

| ADOLESCENTS

| YOUNG ADULTS

| RESILIENCE

| PARENT GUIDES

Contents:

Introduction. - 1. Resilience and autistic preteens, teenagers and young adults. - 2. Resilience and autistic children aged 11-15 years. - 3. Autistic chilren aged 11-15. - 4. Common characteristics of young people aged 16-20 years. - 5. Young autistic adults aged 16-20. - 6. Failing successfully. - Useful resources for parents of autistic preteens, teens and young adults.

Summary: "Building resilience and independence in young people with autism can be hugely beneficial in helping them live an independent and rewarding life. This book is a practical resource based around major life events; each milestone includes exercises that you can work through to more effectively build resilience and independence in preteens and teens." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

List(s) this item appears in: Autism,12-16 Freebook. Updated March 2023 | Autism and youth. May 2023. CM | Parenting teens. May 2023. CM

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	IHC Library	Main Collection	720 PUR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		W009961

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"Building resilience and independence in young people with autism can be hugely beneficial in helping them live an independent and rewarding life. This book is a practical resource based around major life events; each milestone includes exercises that you can work through to more effectively build resilience and independence in preteens and teens." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

Patron comment on 12/01/2022

Great practical way to think about developing resilience in teenagers, such a protective factor for them later in life

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