TY - BOOK AU - Weaver,Patricia TI - Stuff you need to know: a guide for young adults with autism SN - 9781941765913 PY - 2018/// CY - Arlington, TX PB - Future Horizons KW - INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES KW - AUTISM KW - YOUNG ADULTS KW - LIFE SKILLS KW - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS KW - HEALTH AND SAFETY KW - HEALTH EDUCATION KW - PERSONAL SAFETY KW - EMERGENCIES KW - MONEY MANAGEMENT KW - TIME MANAGEMENT KW - COOKING KW - PERSONAL HYGIENE N1 - UNIT 1 BEING HEALTHY: Healthy numbers. - An active lifestyle. - a special diet. - Smart eating. - UNIT 2 PERSONAL PRESENTATION. Good hygiene. - Fashion sense. - Clothing malfunction. - The right clothes at the right time. - UNIT 3 TIME & MONEY MANAGEMENT: Scheduling your day. - Scheduling a fun activity. - Planning your finances. - UNIT 4 EMERGENCIES. A real emergency? - Fire safety. - Natural disasters. - UNIT 5: Personal injury. - Self assessment. - Accidents at home. - Too friendly. - UNIT 6 TECHNOLOGY: check out my phone! - Technology frustrations. - Social networking. -UNIT 7: COKKING. - I'm hungry! - Time to shop at the grocery store. - Cooking safely. - WORKSHEET EXAMPLES N2 - "Is your child with autism getting ready to live on their own? Stuff You Need to Know is a guide to help kids and young adults with autism learn the most basic skills to achieve independence. This workbook covers beginner-level tasks such as: Reading nutritional labels and making healthy choices. Practicing good hygiene and getting ready independently. Following a recipe to make lunch. Realizing when something is an emergency (and having an action plan). Using technology and social media safely." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE This resource, written by a mom and proven to have helped hundreds of young adults even before publication, will help your child take their first steps to a safe, happy, and independent life." ER -