Title:
Parties, dorms and social norms : a crash course in safe living for young adults on the autism spectrum / Lisa M. Meeks and Tracy Loye Masterson with Michelle Rigler and Emily Quinn ; forewords by Jane Thierfeld-Brown and Aaron Schatzman ; illustrated by Amy Rutherford.
ISBN:
9781849057462
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
©2016
Physical Description:
287 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Contents:
Foreword: A parent's perspective -- Foreword: A young adult's perspective -- Socializing safely -- "Friend me": Safe and healthy relationships -- Let's talk about sex: Sexuality, sexual relationships, and safe sex -- Safely navigating the web: Social media and online safety -- Drinking and drugs: Danger zone! -- Stressing out: Managing stress and health -- Don't touch my things: Independent living and roommates -- Household safety -- Keeping track of the dough: Safe and smart money management.
Summary:
The late teens and twenties are exciting times, but filled with potential pitfalls as young people navigate the transition into independent adult life. This handbook is filled with the information that young people with ASD say they want (and need) to know about alcohol and drugs, social media and online safety, relationship types and boundaries, safe sex, stress and emotional health, and independent living. It includes real life examples, coping strategies and practical tips to help young adults with ASD stay safe while living life to the full.
OCLC Number:
ocn943706298
Availability:
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