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Record Nr.

UNINA9910819397203321

Autore

Meeks Lisa

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia : , : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, , 2016

ISBN

1-78450-192-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (290 p.)

Disciplina

616.85/88200835

Soggetti

Autism spectrum disorders - Patients

Autistic people

Young adults

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 and index.

Nota di contenuto

PARTIES, DORMS ANDSOCIAL NORMS: A CRASH COURSE IN SAFE LIVING FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM by Lisa M. Meeks and Tracy Loye Masterson, with Michelle Rigler and Emily Quinn; Acknowledgments; Foreword: A Parent's Perspective; Foreword: A Young Adult's Perspective; Part One: Social Aspects of Adult Life; 1. Socializing Safely; 2. "Friend Me": Safe and Healthy Relationships; 3. Let's Talk about Sex: Sexuality, Sexual Relationships and Safe Sex; Part Two: Health Concerns in Adulthood; 4. Safely Navigating the Web: Social Media and Online Safety; 5. Drinking and Drugs: Danger Zone!

6. Stressing Out: Managing Stress and HealthPart Three: Independent Living; 7. Don't Touch my Things: Independent Living and Roommates; 8. Household Safety; 9. Keeping Track of the Dough: Safe and Smart Money Management; Index; Blank Page

Sommario/riassunto

For young people with ASD, navigating leaving home, parties, and the first sexual encounters of their twenties can be tricky. This practical guide is full of tips for how to stay safe while making the most out of life and it includes advice on socialising, relationships, online safety, looking after your health, and more.