Made for good purpose: what every parent needs to know to help their adolescent with Asperger's, high functioning autism or a learning difference become an independent adult
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Main Author: McManmon, Michael P. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2012
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Made for Good Purpose: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult; Foreword; Opening Statement; Introduction; Chapter 1 Understanding Your Diagnosis: The Power of Knowing; Chapter 2 Learning the Art of Letting Go: The Steel Umbilical; Chapter 3 Keeping it Real: The Donkey Rule; Chapter 4 Pulling it all Together: Executive Functioning; Chapter 5 Being in the Groove: Social Competency; Chapter 6Having a Shoulder to Lean On: Social Mentoring
Many teenagers with Asperger's Syndrome leave school feeling unsure of how to take the next steps in their lives. Leaving the comforts of home and facing the unknown can be daunting, but with the right support and advice these young adults can adapt and enjoy their newly-acquired independence. Filled with useful advice, easy-to-apply techniques, and insights from both the author's own experiences of Asperger's Syndrome and those of his students, this book is a practical guide for helping young adults on the spectrum achieve independence and learn life-long skills of self-knowledge, self-suffic
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (240 pages)
ISBN:0857004352
1280124040
1849058636
9780857004352
9781280124044
9781849058636

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