The Aspie teen's survival guide

By: Kraus, J D.

Publisher: Arlington, TX Future Horizons 2010Description: 214 p. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781935274162.Subject(s): ASPERGER SYNDROME

| ADOLESCENTS

| LIFE SKILLS

| SOCIAL SKILLS

| RELATIONSHIPS

| STRESS MANAGEMENT

Contents:

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: To Sum Up

Summary: "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." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE

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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 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." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE

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: To Sum Up

Patron comment on 27/10/2016

I found this book good to read but at times some statements were quite negatively put eg "seldom do people with AS form lasting relationships, especially close ones" Chapter 1. This put me off giving it to my Aspie teen to read.

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