Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Jed Baker

ISBN 10: 1932565337 / ISBN 13: 9781932565331

Published by Future Horizons, 2006

About this Item

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. . 2006. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .

Seller Inventory # V9781932565331

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
• Publisher: Future Horizons
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1932565337
• ISBN 13: 9781932565331
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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. Preparing for Life 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.

About the Author

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 also presents lectures all over the world on social skills training, and is on the board of directors of the Asperger's Syndrome Education Network, Inc. (ASPEN). His work has been featured on ABC News and Nightline.