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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453830403321

Autore

Patrick Nancy J (Nancy Jo), <1955->

Titolo

Social skills for teenagers and adults with Asperger syndrome [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide to day-to-day life / / Nancy J. Patrick

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008

ISBN

1-281-89263-7

9786611892630

1-84642-844-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (210 p.)

Disciplina

362.1968588

618.92/858832

Soggetti

Asperger's syndrome

Asperger's syndrome - Patients - Family relationships

Social skills in children

Friendship in children

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-204) and index.

Nota di contenuto

FRONT COVER; Social Skills forTeenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome;  A Practical Guide to Day-to-Day Life; Contents; Introduction: Asperger Syndrome and theExperiences of Teens and Adults; What is Asperger Syndrome?; Experiences of Teens and Adults with Asperger Syndrome; 1. A Social World; What are social skills?; What are communication skills?; How are social skills and communication skills related?; Steps to increase social competence; 2. Friends and Family; Acquaintances; Family; Friends; Dating; Marriage; Parenting; Strangers; 3. Health and Medical; Nutrition, fitness and sleep

Mental healthcareHealthcare; 4. Living Arrangements; Living at home, supported living, and independent living; Self-care; Home care; Budgeting and financial management; 5. Education,Training, and Employment; Career and vocational assessment; College, technical institutes and apprenticeships; Finding employment; Keeping a job; 6. Adaptive Tools; Assistive technology; Direct instruction; Effective



listening; Eye gaze; Fix-up strategies; Lists; Note-taking; Role-playing; Scripts; Self-assessment; Self-determination; Self-disclosure; MY JOURNAL; GLOSSARY; REFERENCES; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The chapters are structured around real-life scenarios and the challenges they present, followed by step-by-step solutions and suggestions.