Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autistic Spectrum Disorder): 325 Ideas, Insights, Tips and Strategies

Adolescence is a difficult stage in anyone's life, but for an adolescent with Asperger Syndrome (AS) the difficulties are inevitably more complex. Based on her own experience of raising a son with AS, and following on from the hugely popular Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome, the author lays out practical tips for dealing with issues such as dating, alcohol and drugs, anger and depression, further education, employment and independent living. She encourages parents to evolve and adapt their parenting style to meet the needs of the teen as they develop and change. All the suggestions are designed to foster understanding and acceptance between family members and help the AS teen with common problem areas such as anxiety and self-esteem.

This will be a valuable companion for parents, carers and family members of an adolescent or young adult with AS.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements.

How to Use This Book in a Hurry.

Introduction.

1. Laying the Foundations.
2. Bringing Out the Best in Your Child.
3. Common Problems, A-Z.
4. A Word of Personal Reflection.
5. Tip Finder: A List of All the Ideas, Tips and Strategies Contained in the Book.

Appendices:

1. Applied Behaviour Analysis.
2. Planning an ABA Intervention.
3. A Token Economy.
4. Ground Rules.
5. My Emotions Book.
6. Anger Dos and Don'ts.
7. Emotion Vocabulary.
8. Ways to Earn Happy and Sad Faces.
9. Breaking a Task Into Smaller Steps.
10. The Clear Speech Game.
11. Hurting is Not Always Intentional.
12. Teasing and Banter.
13. What is Bullying?
14. Bullying Dos and Don'ts.

Useful Websites.

Bibliography.

Index.