Launching Your Autistic Youth to Successful Adulthood

Launching Your Autistic Youth to Successful Adulthood
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Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages : 239
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ISBN-10 : 9781787753464
ISBN-13 : 1787753468
Rating : 4/5 (468 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Launching Your Autistic Youth to Successful Adulthood by : Katharina Manassis

Download or read book Launching Your Autistic Youth to Successful Adulthood written by Katharina Manassis and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transition from high school to adulthood is one of the most challenging times for young people on the autism spectrum. What will happen when all their familiar teachers, educational assistants and friends disappear after graduation? Who will replace them in the adult world? How will they manage this drastic change? Drawing on her experiences as the mother of a child on the autism spectrum and a child psychiatrist, Katharina Manassis shares common transition-related challenges and offers real solutions for each. The book helps parents and teens plan for every stage of the journey. The book includes discussion of what a successful transition means and how to set realistic goals. It explores specific aspects of the transition such as employment, independence and social life, and looks at how to address long-term concerns such as living arrangements and financial support.


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