Mike’s Crush for Families and Mike’s Crush Instructor Manual by Tom Graves. (XAT Grave 2011 & XAT Grave 2011 Instru) Videos that demonstrate healthy and unhealthy high school relationships for students with autism, Asperger’s, and intellectual disabilities. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Category: Adolescent/Transition Issues
These books focus on adolescent issues school success and puberty. They also focus on the transition from high school to the workplace.
Intimate Relationships and Sexual Health
Intimate Relationships and Sexual Health by Catherine Davies, Med, MSc, CPsychol, LMHC, and Melissa Dubie MS. (XAT Davie 2012) This book is a frank, up-to-date resource on sexuality tailored to the unique characteristics of high-functioning adolescents and adults on the spectrum. The curriculum comes complete with lessons, activities, handouts, resources, and more. The accompanying CD […]
Life Skills Lessons Worksheet Directory
Life Skill Lessons Worksheet Directory by Ellen McPeek Glisan. (XED Glisa 2008) Teaches a wide variety of life skills aligned to general curriculum (Math, Social Studies, Science/Health, Language Arts) for transition students with mild to moderate disabilities. (Pp. 191) If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Autistics’ Guide to Dating
Autistics’ Guide to Dating by Emilia Murry Ramey and Jody John Ramey. (XAT Ramey 2008) This book presents strategies for overcoming social skills deficits and sensory issues, to make for relationship success. Their advice includes how to choose venues for meeting people that are free from discomfiting features; coping with typical experiences such as close […]
Family Manual: Transition to Employment and Adult Services for Youth with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois
Family Manual: Transition to Employment and Adult Services for Youth with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois (XAT Arc 2010) This manual was put together by The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center and Family Voices of Illinois. Download the PDF version of this manual for free here.
Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities
Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities by DiAnn Baxley and Anna Zendell. (XAT Braxle 2005instr) This is an instructional manual for parents or caregiver and individuals with developmental disabilities. It is the companion to “Sexuality Across the Lifespan” (XAT Baxle 2005life). Download the PDF for free here.
Sexuality Across the Lifespan
Sexuality Across the Lifespan by DiAnn Baxley and Anna Zendell. (XAT Baxle 2005life) This is an instructional guide for parents/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Downloaded from . Manual is also available (XAT Baxle 2005instr). You can download the PDF version of this book for free here.
Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs through the Transition from School to Adult Life: tools for parents
Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs through the Transition from School to Adult Life: tools for parents by Mary Korpi. (XAT Korp 2008) The first part of the book explains how families can adapt everyday routines in order to encourage the development of essential life skills the child will need as he matures. It outlines […]
The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome
The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome by Jeannie Uhlenkamp. (XAT Uhlen 2009) For a teen with Asperger Syndrome, dating can be overwhelming.. Written in a question-and-answer format, this much-needed book offers insight and practical advice on dating challenges. Each topic is followed by Discussion Questions (to get the conversation flowing between teens […]
The Facts of Life…and More
The Facts of Life…and More by Leslie Walker-Hirsch. (XAT Walke 2007) The volume enables professionals to support people with intellectual disabilities in making decisions regarding their sexuality. The first section of the book explores the relationship between special education and sexuality education. The second section discusses sexuality and intellectual disability as a cultural phenomenon. Section […]