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Made for good purpose : what every parent needs to know to help their adolescent with Asperger's, high functioning autism or a learning difference become an independent adult / Michael P. McManmon ; foreword by Stephen M. Shore.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McManmon, Michael P.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Asperger's syndrome in adolescence.
- Learning disabilities--Treatment.
- Learning disabilities.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (242 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Filled with practical advice and useful techniques, this book helps parents support their child with Asperger's Syndrome to make the transition from adolescent to happy, confident, and engaged adult. With this essential guide, young Aspies can achieve independence and learn life-long skills for succeeding in college, work, relationships, and more.
- Contents:
- Made for Good Purpose: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult; Foreword; Opening Statement; Introduction; Chapter 1 Understanding Your Diagnosis: The Power of Knowing; Chapter 2 Learning the Art of Letting Go: The Steel Umbilical; Chapter 3 Keeping it Real: The Donkey Rule; Chapter 4 Pulling it all Together: Executive Functioning; Chapter 5 Being in the Groove: Social Competency; Chapter 6Having a Shoulder to Lean On: Social Mentoring
- Chapter 7 Get a Job, Son: Internships and Community ServiceChapter 8 Handling Finances: Money Makes the World Go Round; Chapter 9 Feeling Fit, Groomed, and Fueled: Health and Wellness; Chapter 10 Learning the "Hidden Curriculum": Friendship then Love; Chapter 11 Learning Openness, Tolerance, and Diversity: Be Yourself... Everyone Else is Taken; Chapter 12 Moving Forward: The Genuine Evokes the Genuine; Epilogue; References; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-280-12404-0
- 9786613527905
- 0-85700-435-2
- OCLC:
- 777557678
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