Skills for Independence
Making the leap from home-care to independent living can be scary and challenging for both young adults with Autism and their care-givers. A collection of books that explain how to prepare children for adulthood, and outline the kinds of services people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) need in order to live independently, away from the parental home.
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Adult Life with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Self-Help Guide
The purpose of this Guide is to assist Alberta families and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they pursue or plan for a meaningful adult life.
$29.95In stock
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Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence
This book a guide for parents on how to prepare their children for adulthood, and describes in detail the kinds of services people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) need in order to live independently, away from the parental home.
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Autism and Enablement – Occupational Therapy Approaches to Promote Independence for Adults with Autism
This practical guide to the enablement approach shows how to help adults with autism achieve greater independence and become more self-sufficient. The approach draws on occupational therapy and can be adapted for range of abilities, ideal for improving well-being and helping adults to better manage their day-to-day lives.
$38.95In stock
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Autism and the Transition to Adulthood: Success Beyond the Classroom
Professionals who work with young adults will get hard-to-find information on how specific social, behavioral, and cognitive characteristics of people with autism affect the transition to adulthood, exploring potential challenges…
$55.95In stock
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Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators
Students with weak Executive Function skills need strong support and specific strategies to help them learn in an efficient manner, demonstrate what they know, and manage the daily demands of school. This book shows teachers how to do exactly that, while also managing the ebb and flow of their broader classroom needs. From the author of the bestselling parenting book “Late, Lost, and Unprepared”, comes a compilation of the most practical tools and strategies, designed to be equally useful for children with EF problems as well as all other students in the general education classroom.
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Career Training and Personal Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This training program for teachers and careers assesses ASD students’ strengths and abilities, fears and challenges and helps them acquire the skills necessary for a smooth transition from school to employment.
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Constipation, Withholding and Your Child
Using friendly and informal language, the book examines the different causes of toileting problems, including the arrival of siblings and difficulties at school, and provides practical techniques and strategies to help children overcome these problems.
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The ASD Independence Workbook – Transition Skills for Teens and Young Adults with Autism
The ASD Independence Workbook offers powerful skills to help teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) successfully navigate the skills required for daily living and integration into their communities.
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The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls 1
Informative and age-appropriate, this full-color guide answers all the questions preteen girls have about their bodies.
$18.99