The Aspie Teen's Survival Guide: Candid Advice for Teens, Tweens, and Parents, from a Young Man with Asperger's Syndrome

by J. D. Kraus

Overview

The teenage years are a time when being social is the number one priority for kids. But for kids with Asperger's who have acute social challenges, these years can be the most difficult, confusing time in their lives.

Enter J. D. Kraus, a young man who has been there, done that! He offers practical advice to his peers so they can get the most out of middle school and high school, both academically and socially. From sensory sensitivity to awkwardness, dating to driving, he tackles it all! Parents and teachers will love seeing life through J. D.'s eyes, plus "Notes to Parents" sections offer great advice for caregivers and educators alike.

Inside you'll find chapters on:

Organization and School

Transitioning

Sensory Sensitivity

Motor Skills and Awkwardness

Stress-Management

Bullying

Socializing and Friendships

Dating and Relationships

Obsessions and Creativity

And more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935274162
Publisher:	Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication date:	09/30/2010
Pages:	214
Sales rank:	982,712
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

J. D. Kraus was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in the fourth grade. Now a student at the Universityof Cincinnati, he continues to overcome challenges and embrace his differences.

Table of Contents

Foreword Rudy Simone ix

Chapter 1 What Is Asperger's Syndrome? 1

Chapter 2 Organization and School 13

Chapter 3 Transitioning 29

Chapter 4 Sensitive Senses 41

Chapter 5 Motor Skills and Awkwardness 55

Chapter 6 Stress & Its Associates 67

Chapter 7 Oh No, Driving! 91

Chapter 8 Learning Language 113

Chapter 9 Bullying 127

Chapter 10 Socializing and Friendships 151

Chapter 11 Dating and Relationships 171

Chapter 12 Obsessions and Creativity 189

Chapter 13 To Sum Up 193

Notes 195

Index 201

Editorial Reviews

"The Aspie Teen’s Survival Guide is so personal, so engaging, and so immediate, it’s like having a big brother or mentor who’s 'been there' show you the way, to minimize your scrapes and bumps.
 
No matter what your connection to Asperger’s or where you are in your AS journey, this is an invaluable source of validation, inspiration, and information … you can keep on using these tips the rest of your life."
 
Rudy Simone
Author of Asperger’s on the Job and Aspergirls

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