The ASD Independence Workbook : Transition Skills for Teens and Young Adults with Autism.
- Oakland : New Harbinger Publications, (c)2018.
- 1 online resource (202 pages)
- An instant help book for teens .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Intro; Foreward; Introduction; Part 1: Communication Skills; Identifying the Topic; Knowing the Difference Between On-ƯTopic and Off-ƯTopic; Appropriate Conversation Starters; Asking For Help; Requesting Items; Asking Clarifying Questions; Idiomatic Speech; Entering and Exiting a Conversation; Body Language; Posture for Effective Communication; Part 2: Health, Hygiene, and Safety; Creating a Hygiene Kit; Morning Routine and Mirror Check; Wardrobe Maintenance; Healthy Eating Habits; Navigating the Community; Home Safety Checklist; In Case of Emergency; public vs. private information. Record KeepingWho Can Help?; Part 3: Leisure Time; Interest Inventory; The Differences Between Work and Hobbies; finding resources to support your hobbies; Sharing Your Interests; Group Activities; Balancing Your Time; Using Schedules; Budgeting for Leisure; Online Safety During Leisure Activities; Planning a Leisure Activity; Part 4: Community Use; Knowing Your Community; Supportive, Social, and Other Essential Resources in Your Community; Identifying Services in the Community; Don't Let Others Take Advantage of You; Running Errands; Interacting with Community Workers; What to Take with You. What to Think About Before Your OutingPlanning an Outing; Problem Solving When Things Go Wrong.
Teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle to carry out important daily tasks that other people take for granted. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, The ASD Independence Workbook is designed to help readers with ASD gain practice with interactions they will inevitably encounter in everyday life--in school, on the job, and in their communities.
9781684030668 9781684030651
Autism spectrum disorders--Juvenile literature. Social interaction in adolescence--Juvenile literature.