{"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":"Sex. 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.\u003cp\u003e Why can I swear in front of my friends, but not in front of the teacher? \u003cbr\u003e Why do I have to pay attention when I m not interested in what my friend is saying?  \u003cbr\u003e What does it mean to  go out  with somebody?  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsperger 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\u003eYou ll Learn: \u003cbr\u003e -How to work with the school to help the AS child learn and succeed.\u003cbr\u003e -Strategies for turning common AS traits like preoccupations and routines into positive strengths.\u003cbr\u003e -How to help the AS teen learn to manage unforeseen glitches with grace.\u003cbr\u003e -The best ways to talk to your teen about friendship, love, romance, and sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong 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\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-2594354\"\u003eTeresa Bolick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fair Winds Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/04\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.52h x 5.08w x 0.63d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781931412414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1931412413\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM012000\"\u003eChildren with Special Needs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PSY\"\u003ePsychology\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PSY022000\"\u003ePsychopathology | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM003000\"\u003eLife Stages | Adolescence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fair Winds Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43845387092107,"sku":"9781931412414","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_a33609f9-e471-4bfc-8604-dd436d67b9b9.jpg?v=1755880322","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/asperger-syndrome-and-adolescence-helping-preteens-and-teens-get-ready-for-the-real-world-9781931412414","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}