{"product_id":"asperger-syndrome-and-adolescence-helping-preteens-and-teens-get-ready-for-the-real-world-9781931412414","title":"Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World","description":"\u003cb\u003eSex. Slang. Slumber parties. The preoccupations of adolescents with Asperger Syndrome are no different than those of other teens, but they can be much more confusing. The lack of social skills and ability to grasp conversational nuances that characterize AS make adolescence the most difficult life stage.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why can I swear in front of my friends, but not in front of the teacher? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why do I have to pay attention when I'm not interested in what my friend is saying? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What does it mean to 'go out' with somebody? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Asperger Syndrome is characterized by a reliance on clear guidelines, and in adolescence the social guidelines become murky and confusing. In \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsperger Syndrome and Adolescence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, child psychologist Teresa Bolick presents strategies for helping the ten to eighteen-year-old achieve happiness and success by maximizing the benefits of AS and minimizing the drawbacks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e You'll Learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to work with the school to help the AS child learn and succeed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strategies for turning common AS traits like preoccupations and routines into positive strengths. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to help the AS teen learn to manage unforeseen glitches with grace. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The best ways to talk to your teen about friendship, love, romance, and sex. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Along the way, you'll be inspired by success stories of dozens of AS teens. With the help of this book, you'll learn that it is possible for an adolescent with Asperger Syndrome to achieve unimaginable success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeresa Bolick, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializes in autism spectrum disorders. She received a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Emory University. Dr. Bolick is a consultant to schools and maintains a private practice in Nashua, New Hampshire. She lives in Massachusetts with her family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fair Winds Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50634928750866,"sku":"9781931412414","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e572b886-7c04-4272-bdae-20d8af16def4.jpg?v=1732825272","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/asperger-syndrome-and-adolescence-helping-preteens-and-teens-get-ready-for-the-real-world-9781931412414","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}