Typically, ASD high school graduates are unprepared for the transition to independence.
Early, ongoing training in the social skills crucial to establishing successful adult relationships--in college, vocational school, residential living, or on the job--can help.
He also guides readers through the legal, financial, educational, vocational, and community resources available after graduation.
The essence of the book lies in the 73 -Skill Lessons- targeting: nonverbal communication empathy anger/anxiety management conversational skills employment-related skills --which can be taught by parents, teachers, or professionals.
This easy-to-follow resource offers a complete toolbox of social skills and the means to attain them.
Helpful chapters include: Asperger's Syndrome, autism disorders, and the need for life skills training The transition process and the law College, Career and Residential Options Beyond High School: What parents can do to prepare their son or daughter (by Rick Blumberg, Ph.
) Assessment of social skill needs Skill instruction strategies: Individual, small group, self-instruction Training peers to be more accepting of students on the spectrum Skill Lessons.
| Targeting | Nonverbal communication empathy angeranxiety management conversational skills employmentrelated skills which can be taught by parents teachers or professionals |
|---|---|
| Helpful chapters include | Aspergers |
| School | What parents can do to prepare their son or daughter (by |
| Skill instruction strategies | Individual small group selfinstruction |
Future Horizons Preparing for life: the complete guide for transitioning to adulthood for those with autism and asperger's syndrome, paperback/jed baker
