Code A152

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent’s Guide to Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Chantal Sicile-Kira

$14.95

This practical guide offers parents strategies for helping their children, whatever their ability level, through the physical and emotional changes of the teenage years and preparing them for adulthood.

• Health risks including seizures and depression
• Useful treatments, therapies, and teaching strategies
• Instilling self-esteem, self-advocacy, and self-determination
• Teaching practical self-care and social skills for puberty and beyond
• Teenage emotions, sexuality, and appropriate relationships, and dating
• Middle school, high school, and developing the Individual Educational Program
• Preparing and Individualized Transition Plan for life after high school
  

Chantal Sicile-Kira is the author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, which was named Outstanding Book of the Year by the Autism Society of America. She is a national speaker and advocate who has been involved with autism spectrum disorders for nearly 20 years, first as a professional and then as a parent. She currently hosts a weekly radio show for Autism One Radio. Chantal is active in many nonprofit autism organizations and, with the help of her teenage son, trains future autism professionals.