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 […]
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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, […]
Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children With Special Needs
Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children With Special Needs by Bruce L. Baker and Alan J. Brightman. (XAT Baker 2004) This book is a hands-on resource that outlines various strategies for teaching life skills to children from age three through young adulthood. Pp. 353. If available, item can be checked out from the […]
Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent’s Guide to Student Success
Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent’s Guide to Student Success by Ann Palmer. (XAT Palme 2006) This book focuses on how parents can help their child attend college. The author provides advice and suggestions on how to prepare the student for the transition form home to a new environment and […]
Asperger’s Difference
Asperger’s Difference (DVD) by Center for Spectrum Services. (XAS Asper 2009) Asperger’s Difference is a thirty minute documentary following a middle school, high school, and college student living with AS. This documentary is aimed at other students with AS and acknowledges that although many of these students will face challenges they also possess unique and […]
Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood (1998). (XAS Attwo 1998) This book explains Asperger’s Syndrome and the unusual characteristics of those who have it. The book suggests strategies to help someone with Asperger’s Syndrome reduce the unusual behaviors and become less conspicuous. Pp. 224. If available, item can be checked […]
Asperger Syndrome: An Owner’s Manual 2 For older Adolescents and Adults
Asperger Syndrome: An Owner’s Manual 2 For older Adolescents and Adults by E. Heller Korin. (XAS Korin 2007) This interactive workbook deals with issues that older adolescents and adults face such as relationships, marriage, independent living, employment, self-care, etc. The author uses the nonagram, a nine-pointed star symbolizing achievement and completeness to visually guide readers […]