The Care and Keeping of You (American Girl) by Valorie Schaefer and Norm Bendell. (XAT Schae 1998) This bestselling guide answers all the questions growing girls have about their bodies – from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bra buying, pimples to periods. It offers guidance about basic hygiene and health without addressing […]
Tag: adolescent
Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty, and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism
Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty, and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism by Mary Wrobel. (XAT Wrobe 2003) This book was written to provide necessary information on the skills students need to live safe, healthy lives as independently as possible. Pp. 248. If available, item can be checked out from the resource […]
Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent’s Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Chantal Sicile-Kira and Temple Grandin. (XAT Sicil 2006) This is a guide that offers strategies for helping children through the physical and emotional changes of the teenage years in order to prepare […]
Asperger Download
Asperger Download: A guide to Help Teenage Males with Asperger Syndrome Trouble-Shoot Life’s Challengesby Josie Santomauro and Damian Santomauro. (XAT Santo 2007) Written by a teenager with Asperger Syndrome, this book shares real life experiences and offers definitions and advice to other teenagers on topics relevant to Asperger Syndrome. Pp. 106. If available, item can […]
Teenagers with ADD and ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Teenagers with ADD and ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy. (XAT Zeigl 2006) This book gives parents insight on everything from understanding the diagnosis to treatment options, and from behavioral and academic issues, to parent involvement and self-advocacy. Pp. 424. If available, item can be checked out from the […]
Autism in Adolescents and Adults
Autism in Adolescents and Adults (Current Issues in Autism) by Eric Schopler and Gary B. Mesibov. (XAT Schop 1983) The chapters were written by contributing authors who are distinguished experts in the field, and the book addresses a variety of issues pertaining to ASD in adolescents and adults. Topics include: an overview of ASD in […]
Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals With Asperger’s Syndrome
Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals With Asperger’s Syndrome by Wendy Lawson. (XAT Lawso 1998) The author, who has Asperger’s Syndrome herself, guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map of life, tackling the building bricks of social existence one by one. With insight and practical suggestions she looks at […]
Asperger’s Syndrome And Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood
Asperger’s Syndrome And Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood by Isabelle Henault and Tony Attwood. (XAT Henau 2006) This book provides practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty, sexual development and gender identity disorder to couples therapy and maintaining sexual boundaries. It is a comprehensive sex education program for those with AS. Pp. 208. […]
Succeeding With Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents
Succeeding With Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents: A Guide to Communication And Socialization in Interaction Therapy by John Harpur, Maria Lawlor, and Michael Fitzgerald. (XAT Harpu 2006) This book presents effective strategies to tackle the specific difficulties in social interaction and communication that are experienced by adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. The authors explain how to […]
Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence
Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens & Teens Get Ready for the Real World by Teresa Bolick. (XAT Bolic 2001) This book covers the challenges facing older children with Asperger Syndrome and offers practical advice for the parents, educators, and therapists about how to turn common AS traits into positive strengths. Pp. 192. If available, […]