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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- Employment / College
- Sexuality and Hygiene
- Skills for Independence
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Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want
The number of adults with Asperger Syndrome retaining full-time employment is extremely low in comparison to those who may be considered to have more limiting conditions and disabilities.
$41.95Product Details »In stock
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Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence
This book a guide for parents on how to prepare their children for adulthood, and describes in detail the kinds of services people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) need in order to live independently, away from the parental home.
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Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide to Day-to-Day Life
This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community.
$32.95Product Details »In stock
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Autism Life Skills: From Communication and Safety to Self-Esteem and More
This book presents a positive and empowering “bill of rights” for every person with autism, regardless of impairment level. With advice and reflections from autistic adults across the spectrum…
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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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Autism And Asperger Syndrome: Preparing for Adulthood
“Autism and Asperger Syndrome” reviews what is known about adults with autism in terms of their social functioning, educational and occupational status.
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Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs Through the Transition from School to Adult Life
When teenagers with special needs transition from school to adult life, both they and their families are faced with many new decisions and challenges. This book provides practical advice and valuable information to help families prepare themselves…
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Caring for Myself: A Social Skills Storybook
“Caring for Myself” is an entertaining and educational social skills storybook that will help children with ASDs to understand importance of taking care of their bodies.
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A Smart Girl’s Guide to Starting Middle School: Everything You Need to Know about Juggling More Homework, More Teachers, and More Friends! Revised Editio
Starting middle school can be scary. But knowing what to expect will make girls feel more confident.
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The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls 1
Informative and age-appropriate, this full-color guide answers all the questions preteen girls have about their bodies.
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Ask and Tell
Edited by Stephen Shore, this book aims to help people with autism effectively self-advocate in their pursuit of independent, productive, and fulfilling lives.
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Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome: a Parent’s Guide to Student Success
This accessible book focuses on how to get there and stay there: deciding to go, how to get in and how to get the most out of it. Ann Palmer advises parents and professionals how to prepare the student for the transition from school and home life to a new
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Constipation, Withholding and Your Child
Using friendly and informal language, the book examines the different causes of toileting problems, including the arrival of siblings and difficulties at school, and provides practical techniques and strategies to help children overcome these problems.
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Autism…What Does It Mean To Me? Structured Teaching Ideas for Home and School
This workbook gives children and teens with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome an opportunity to understand themselves and their diagnosis.
$48.95Product Details »In stock
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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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Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues – Second Edition
Toilet training can become a battleground for caregivers and children alike, especially if the child has autism or other developmental challenges. In this book, Maria Wheeler offers a detailed roadmap for success. She stresses the importance of visual cues, such as picture schedules representing the steps of the toileting routine.
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Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism
An experienced, certified teacher and speech-language pathologist has written this book to provide the necessary information on skills students need to live safe, healthy lives.
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Steps to Independence – Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs
Parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers. That’s an important job and this popular, highly respected guidebook makes it much easier.
$54.95Product Details »In stock
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Tasks Galore for the Real World
This book is valuable for preparing your exceptional student for independence in the real world.
$60.95Product Details »In stock
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Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome – A student guide
Drawing on first hand interviews with AS students and direct clinical experience, the authors address these and many other questions thoughtfully and thoroughly, making practical recommendations.
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