These books focus on adolescent issues school success and puberty. They also focus on the transition from high school to the workplace.
by Lisa Tews, MS, CCC-SLP & Diane Zajac, LMSW
(XAT Tew 2018)
If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
What’s Happening to Tom? by Kate E. Reynolds
(XAT Reyno 2015)
Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams.
If available, item can be checked our from the resource room at no cost.
by Patricia Weaver, BS, PA
(XAT Weave 2018)
This book is a guide to help kids and young adults with autism learn the most basic skills to achieve independence.
If available, item can be checked our from the resource room at no cost.
by Dr. Alison Doyle
(XAT Doyle 2017)
If available, item can be checked out from resource room at no cost.
by Abigail Werner James
(XAT James 2015)
This is a practical educational resource to help teach the social rules of touch and personal space to children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder with the aim of keeping them safe and helping them to understand what are appropriate interactions in family, educational and community situations.
If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
by Rylan Jay Testa, PhD; Deborah Coolhart, PhD; Jayme Peta, MA
(XAT Testa 2015)
A guide for teens and young adults exploring gender identity.
If available, item can be checked out from resource room at no cost.
In Control: A Skill Building Program for Teaching Young Adolescents to Manage Anger by Millicent H. Kellner
(XBM Kelln 2001)
If available, item can be checked out from resource room at no cost.
Managing puberty, social challenges, and (almost) everything
XAS Coult 2013
This video explains the physical and mental changes 
girls experience during puberty.
If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
FLIPP the Switch Strengthing Executive Functioning Skills by Sheri Wilkins, PhD and Carol Burmeister, MA
XIN Wilki 2015
If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Decoding Dating by John Miller
XAT Mille 2015
This book methodically breaks down the steps of dating giving advice on the best places to meet women – whether on or offline, getting ready for the big date, where to go and what to talk about,and how to tell if a second date is on the cards.
If available, this book can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
“What’s Happening To Me?” by Peter Mayle
XAT Mayle 1975
Discusses the mental and physical changes that take place during puberty.
If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Personal Hygiene? What’s that Got to Do with Me? by Pat Crissey
(XAT Criss 2005)
This curriculum is designed to help students understand how others perceive their appearance and the social implications of neglecting personal hygiene. Step-by-step cartoons explain exactly what the student needs to do to ensure good hygiene. Quizzes and activity pages provide numerous opportunities for repetition and reinforcement of the key points. There are also hands-on activities to demonstrate why and how to perform various hygiene tasks.
Is available, item can be checked out form the resource room at not cost.
Dear Diana…Diana’s Guide to Independent Living 
by Diana Bilezikian
(XAT Bilez 2014)
This book is a helpful collection of advice and support for how to live an independent and meaningful life. Hints and suggestions are grouped under the major headings of Life, Consumer, and Financial Skills; Communication and Interpersonal Skills; Self-Care and Domestic Living; Getting Around; Stress Management; Taking Charge, Managing Priorities, and Solving Problems; and Safety and Emergencies.
If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Navigating College A Handbook on Self Advocacy by Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
(XAT Asan 2013)
Navigating College is an introduction to the college experience from those of us who’ve been there. The writers and contributors are Autistic adults, and we’re giving you the advice that we wish someone could have given us when we headed off to college.
You can download the book here.
If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Sexuality and Severe Autism: A Practical Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Health Educators by Kate Reynolds.
(XAT Reyno 2014)
Sexual health and sexuality can be difficult subjects for parents and caregivers to broach with autistic children, made more challenging when children are at the severe end of the autism Sexual health and sexuality can be difficult subjects for parents and caregivers to broach with autistic children, made more challenging when children are at the severe end of the autism spectrum. Some parents may even question the validity of teaching sexuality to those who are severely autistic. This practical handbook guides you through the process of teaching about sex and sexuality, answering all of the most crucial questions, including: Why is it necessary to teach this subject to my severely autistic child? When is the right time to start talking about these issues? How detailed and explicit should I be? What methods are most appropriate? It addresses male and female issues separately and covers public and private sexual behaviours, sexual abuse, cross-gender teaching and liaising with schools.
If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
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