Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

This practical guide offers parents strategies for helping their children, whatever their ability level, through the physical and emotional changes of the teenage years and preparing them for adulthood. Health risks including seizures and depression. Useful treatments, therapies, and teaching strategies. Instilling self-esteem, self-advocacy, and self-determination. Teaching practical self-care and social skills for puberty and beyond. Teenage emotions, sexuality, appropriate relationships, and dating. Middle school, high school, and developing the Individual Education Program. Preparing and Individualized Transition Plan for life after high school.