Autism and Your Teen: Tips and Strategies for the Journey to Adulthood

by Blythe Grossberg PsyD

Overview

This book offers supportive advice for parents and caregivers of older children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they navigate the path from the tween years to young adulthood.

If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), your journey together through the teenage years to adulthood may be complicated‑‑not to mention confusing, rewarding, and financially challenging. This book offers scientifically validated guidance to help you raise your tween, teen, or young adult on the autism spectrum. It contains supportive advice for finding good medical and psychiatric care, helping your teen learn executive functioning and social skills to navigate middle and high school, and talking to your teen about sexual development and sexual activity. You will also find helpful resources for college and transition programs, as well as ideas for taking care of yourself as you embark on this stage of your parenting adventure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433830150
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	12/11/2018
Series:	APA LifeTools Series
Pages:	115
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Blythe Grossberg, PsyD, is a learning specialist who works with children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum to help them function more effectively in school and achieve their potential. She is the author of Asperger’s Rules, Asperger’s Teens (winner of a Gold Medal from the Mom’s Choice Awards), and Asperger’s and Adulthood.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Seven Messages for Parents of Teens and Young Adults on the Spectrum
Chapter 2. What It Looks Like When Autism and Adolescence Intersect
Chapter 3. Navigating the “Hidden Curriculum” in Middle and High School
Chapter 4. Handling the Social Aspects of Adolescence on the Spectrum
Chapter 5. Finding Health Care for Your Teen or Young Adult
Chapter 6. Coaching Your Child About Sex, Safety, and Self-Care
Chapter 7. Adulthood and Beyond
Chapter 8. Self-Care for Parents
Appendix: Parent Resources
About the Author

What People are Saying About This

Michelle L. Palumbo

Many parents of adolescents with ASD will likely identify with the challenges that Grossberg describes in this book. She breaks downs these challenges in a clear, readable manner and provides practical and useful strategies. Anyone who interacts with adolescents with ASD will benefit from this book.

Editorial Reviews

Learning specialist Grossberg (Asperger's Rules, Asperger's Teens; Asperger's and Adulthood) has written a little gem of a book for parents of adolescents and young adults (11–21) on the autism spectrum that should be in every collection… The author's hopeful, nonjudgmental voice urges readers to trust their own instincts and emphasizes the importance of self-care, a topic usually neglected but vital owing to the stressful parenting demands… Highly recommended.” —Library Journal (Starred Review)

"Many parents of adolescents with ASD will likely identify with the challenges that Grossberg describes in this book. She breaks downs these challenges in a clear, readable manner and provides practical and useful strategies. Anyone who interacts with adolescents with ASD will benefit from this book." —Michelle L. Palumbo, MD, Lurie Center for Autism at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Lexington

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