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Parenting ASD Teens: A Guide to Making it Up As You Go

Andrew Schlegelmilch

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Description for Parenting ASD Teens: A Guide to Making it Up As You Go Paperback. Andrew Schlegelmilch draws on his experience working at a high school for teens with autism to provide savvy advice to parents coping with the difficulties that arise when their child hits the troublesome teenage years. Discussion includes setting realistic expectations, encouraging independence, and helping teens cope with mental health issues. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JNSG2; VFJD; VFXC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 330.

This straight-talking and accessible guide for parents of teenagers on the autism spectrum provides down-to-earth advice on coping with the more difficult issues that can arise at home and school during the adolescent years.

Andrew Schlegelmilch discusses common parenting challenges and offers advice drawn from his extensive experience working with teenagers with autism and their families as Head Psychologist at a college preparatory school. He offers parents professional guidance on what to do about falling grades, how to handle adolescent tantrums, how to talk about sex and sexuality with your child, how to help your child with peer relationships, ... Read more

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Format

Paperback

Publication date

2014

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom

Number of pages

192

Condition

New

Number of Pages

224

Place of Publication

London, United Kingdom

ISBN

9781849059756

SKU

V9781849059756

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Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days

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99-99

About Andrew Schlegelmilch

Andrew Schlegelmilch, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and consultant in private practice who specializes in working with children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. He previously worked as Head Psychologist at Orion Academy in Moraga, California, a college preparatory high school for adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome, Non-verbal Learning Disability, and other related neurocognitive disorders. He has completed ... Read more

Reviews for Parenting ASD Teens: A Guide to Making it Up As You Go

The strength of Schlegelmilch's writing is in his not-the-typical-autism-professional voice-one that is no-nonsense, down-to-earth, and clear as a bell. Mix that in with his deep understanding of ASD and the whole teenage "thing", seasoned with wry asides and warmed with compassion, and you have a highly useful, compelling and unusual book.
Susan Senator, blogger, parent, and author of The ... Read moreAutism Mom's Survival Guide Andrew Schlegelmilch's new book, Parenting ASD Teens is a clear, detailed, and a much-needed look at parenting of teens on the spectrum. His years of experience with ASD teens and their parents at Orion Academy come through in the realistic information and the thoughtful, professional discussion. This is a must-read book for both parents and clinicians living and working with this population.
Kathryn Stewart, PhD, Executive Director and Founder of Orion Academy and author of Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Disorder While the title of Dr Schlegelmilch's book is Parenting ASD Teens, this volume is a wealth of information and advice useful to any parent or professional who works with teens or adults. He is extremely knowledgeable and obviously cares for these kids. I would recommend the book as a preparation for parents for the many challenges and changes that life will bring. It covers a breadth of topics, both outside and inside of the classroom. This is stuff we as parents and professionals need to know. He has a subtle sense of humor that will hit home with any parent or teacher.
Luby Aczel, parent of a son with Asperger Syndrome and Executive Director of The Specialists Guild Educational, insightful, and encouraging. In Parenting ASD Teens, Dr Schlegelmilch gives valuable information regarding the challenges facing adolescent ASD teens and young adults. Dr. Schlegelmilch offers practical advice about how ASD teens learn and grow towards independence. I would strongly recommend this book to parents.
Karra M. Barber, author of The Social and Life Skills MeNu ...for any parent of a teen on the Autism Spectrum and comes from a psychologist who offers guidance on difficult issues that go beyond adolescent rebellion and include ASD special concerns. From behavior problems and school struggles to helping a child develop social consideration, this is a 'must' for any who have an ASD child and are looking ahead to the turbulent teen years and how to cope with an Autism child entering these years.
The Midwest Book Review This book is full of advice on raising a teen with autism. The author acknowledges how difficult it can be for a parent to get it right...This can be very helpful for a parent who wants to understand what is being said about their son or daughter...Different terms for Autism are explained... This book is full of practical advise for parents and carers of autistic teens.
Alex Lowery speaks about autism blog With Andrew Schlegelmilch's book I found he gave a brilliant insight into the whys and wherefores of children's behaviours who were both ASD and Neurotypical... It clarified many things for me... This book is relevant to anybody who would like a better understanding of teenagers with ASD.
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