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Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Jed Baker
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Description for Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Paperback. Typically, ASD high school graduates are unprepared for the transition to independence. This book shows how early ongoing training in the social skills is crucial to establishing successful adult relationships. It guides readers through the legal, financial, educational, vocational, and community resources available after graduation. Num Pages: 357 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJD; YXK; YXL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 885.
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, and 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 ... Read more
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, and 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Future Horizons
Condition
New
Number of Pages
357
Place of Publication
Arlington, United States
ISBN
9781932565331
SKU
V9781932565331
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Jed Baker
Having earned his MA and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Albany, Dr. Jed Baker is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school districts where, nearly two decades ago, he organized a group to help children with social communication problems. That group expanded and ultimately became the Social Skills Training Project under Dr. Baker's directorship. Dr. Baker ... Read more
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