Autism and Adolescence

Autism and Adolescence is an English-language, fifth-edition ebook with a 2013 copyright. Its ten chapters discuss diagnosis and intervention, self-care, emotions, friendships, safety, bullying, dating and college preparation, with discussions of role play, social stories and everyday planning.

Original edition credits: SBSA Clinical Team and Michele LaMarche. Copyright 2013 Special Learning Inc.

Material context: This fifth edition carries a 2013 copyright and uses older diagnostic categories and dated research in its opening chapters.

The first three chapters discuss delayed diagnosis, adolescent diagnosis and proactive intervention, including descriptions of ABA and TEACCH. The self-care chapter covers bathing, toothbrushing, menstruation and shaving, alongside discussions of emotions, socializing and sexual development.

Social and safety chapters discuss shared interests, inviting classmates home, handling money and valuables, outings, travel and online contact. The bullying chapter includes a Facebook-related example and discussions of speaking up, school vigilance, role play and social stories.

Dating sections consider grooming, clothing, sensory factors when choosing a venue and conversation topics, with descriptions of video modeling and role play. College sections discuss campus orientation, distance from home, budgeting, transport and academic support.

What is inside this resource?

• Hygiene and puberty: bathing, toothbrushing, menstruation and shaving
• Friendships and social acceptance: shared interests and inviting classmates home
• Everyday safety: money, valuables, outings, travel and internet contact
• Bullying and dating: role play, social stories, conversation and venue considerations
• College preparation: orientation visits, transport, budgeting and academic support

Material details: 56-page PDF, including front matter. This is a digital download; purchase does not include printed copies.

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