Life Skills
Developing life-skills for those with Autism or ASD is not only great for self esteem, it greatly reduces future stress for the parent or care-giver. This is a comprehensive list of books on higher education, employment, sexuality and hygiene, and basic life-skills. Scroll through the whole list to see what’s available, or choose a subcategory to hone your search.
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How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger’s
In the real world, people on the autism spectrum need the same kinds of day-to-day skills everyone else needs to be functional. No matter how high-functioning children with autism or Asperger’s may be or may become, they function better as adults if they’ve had the chance to learn basic skills such as being on time or good personal hygiene. Many reach adulthood without those skills.
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Hygiene… You Stink!
In this ingenious tale, young readers are sure to get the message that good hygiene will improve their health and their relationships! The story centers around a fork named Jean who hates taking baths in the sink and detests showering in the dishwasher. It’s a clever fable with a timeless message.
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Independent Living with Autism: Your Roadmap to Success
Independent Living with Autism is a guide for young adults with autism leaving the shelter of school and looking for guidance in the important tasks of adult life.
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It Hurts When I Poop! A Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty
Ryan’s scared to use the potty. He’s afraid to have a poop, because he’s afraid it’s going to hurt. He does NOT want to go. This story, along with Ryan’s “poop program,” will help young children gain the confidence they need to overcome this common problem and establish healthy habits.
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It’s Perfectly Normal – Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health
With more than 1.5 million copies in print, It’s Perfectly Normal has been a trusted resource on sexuality for more than twenty-five years. Rigorously vetted by experts, this is the most ambitiously updated edition yet, featuring to-the-minute information and language accompanied by new and refreshed art.
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Launching Your Autistic Youth to Successful Adulthood – Everything You Need to Know About Promoting Independence and Planning for the Future
This book addresses the concerns parents of autistic teenagers may have as their child transitions to adult life. It explores specific aspects of adult life such as independence, employment and social life, and offers practical solutions for common transition-related challenges such as finding suitable living arrangements and financial planning.
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Le syndrome d’Asperger et la sexualité De la puberté à l’âge adulte
Bien qu’ils les expriment différemment, les personnes aux prises avec le syndrome d’Asperger montrent les mêmes intéréts et les mêmes besoins sexuels que la population en général.
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Learning the Hidden Curriculum: The Odyssey of One Autistic Adult
Drawing from her personal experiences, Judy Endow, author of the 2010 and 2011 Hidden Curriculum Calendars, provides lots of hidden curriculum items that pertain to most areas of adult life. In relating how she personally has learned to more successfully maneuver social interactions, she also presents a framework for developing the ability to more quickly assess a situation and take steps to avoid making social blunders BEFORE they have been committed.
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Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs, 3rd. Edition
In the newly revised Third Edition of Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs, teacher and author Darlene Mannix delivers a unique collection of over 160 updated activity sheets with related exercises, discussion questions, and evaluation suggestions to help students gain basic skills necessary for independence and success.
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Life Skills Activities for Special Children, 2nd. Edition
This book offers teachers and parents a unique collection of 190 ready-to-use activities complete with student worksheets, discussion questions, and evaluation suggestions to help exceptional students acquire the basic skills needed…
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Living Independently on the Autism Spectrum: What You Need to Know to Move Into a Place of Your Own, Succeed at Work, Start a Relationship, Stay Safe
These real-life strategies will help you cope with the feelings brought on by this change as well as deal with common challenges, like: budgeting and handling bills, finding the right residence and/or roommates, discovering a career path that complements your talents, interacting with coworkers and clients, building relationships with friends and potential partners. With Living Independently on the Autism Spectrum, you will gain the confidence, support, and guidance you need to finally experience life on your own.
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Living Well on the Spectrum
Navigating the “neurotypical” world with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism (AS/HFA) can be extremely stressful. But by understanding the specific ways your brain works differently—and how to tap into your personal strengths—you can greatly enhance your well-being. In this wise and practical book, experienced therapist Valerie L. Gaus helps you identify goals that will make your life better and take concrete steps to achieve them.
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Living Your Best Life: Acceptance-Based Guided Self-Help for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Living Your Best Life provides guided self-help materials for a person with intellectual disabilities to work through alongside a supporter such as a family member, paid carer, or mental health professional. The tools and guidance help the individual identify what is important to them and move towards a life where worries and doubts do not stop them doing activities they enjoy or trying new things.
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Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger’s Syndrome
This book is ideal for those who need clear, detailed explanations and direct answers to the many questions raised by puberty and sexual maturity.
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Managing Your Money
This down-to-earth guide is filled with practical advice on everything from how to budget and be a smart shopper to student loans, mortgages and insurance. An essential book for equipping young people with the skills they need to manage their money now and in the future.
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Masturbation, Autism and Learning Disabilities – A Guide for Parents and Professionals
This frank and thorough guide looks at societal, cultural and religious views of masturbation, how teens develop into sexual beings, the right to be sexual, how to masturbate, appropriate public and private behaviour, professional responsibilities and boundaries, and legal aspects of this topic.
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My Social Stories Book
Carol Gray’s social stories have been found to be very effective in teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum.
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No More Victims: Protecting those with Autism from Cyber Bullying, Internet Predators, and Scams
The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate and socialize with others. Yet, it is also rife with the dangers of being victimized emotionally, physically, and financially.
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Organizing the Disorganized Child – Simple Strategies to Succeed in School
This book finally answers the parents? question, “How can I help my child get organized without waging a battle?” This essential toolkit for parents and educators factors organizational styles into the equation, and offers effective strategies that deliver amazing long-term results.
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PEERS® for Young Adults – Social Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Challenges
PEERS® for Young Adults presents the first evidence-based group treatment program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders and social challenges.
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