Preparing for life : the complete guide for transitioning to adulthood for those with autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Title:

Preparing for life : the complete guide for transitioning to adulthood for those with autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Author:

Baker, Jed.

ISBN:

9781932565331

Publication Information:

Arlington, Tex. : Future Horizons, c2005.

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Typically, ASD high school graduates are unprepared for the transition to independence. Early, ongoing training in the social skills crucial to establishing successful adult relationships--in college, vocational school, residential living, or on the job--can help. Preparing for Life guides readers through the legal, financial, educational, vocational, and community resources available after graduation. The essence of the book lies in the 73 "Skill Lessons" targeting:

Nonverbal communication Empathy Anger/anxiety management Conversational skills Employment-related skills --which can be taught by parents, teachers, or professionals. This easy-to-follow resource offers a complete toolbox of social skills and the means to attain them.

Author Notes

Having earned his MA and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Albany, Dr. Jed Baker is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school districts where, nearly two decades ago, he organized a group to help children with social communication problems. That group expanded and ultimately became the Social Skills Training Project under Dr. Baker's directorship. Dr. Baker also presents lectures all over the world on social skills training, and is on the board of directors of the Asperger's Syndrome Education Network, Inc. (ASPEN). His work has been featured on ABC News and Nightline.

Chapter 1 Asperger's Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and the need for life skills training	p. 1
Chapter 2 The transition process and the law	p. 7
Chapter 3 Self-awareness and moving beyond denial	p. 11
Chapter 4 College, Career and Residential Options Beyond High School: What parents can do to prepare their son or daughter (by Rick Blumberg, Ph.D.)	p. 29
Chapter 5 Assessment of social skill needs	p. 47
Chapter 6 Skill instruction strategies: Individual, small group, self-instruction	p. 55
Chapter 7 Generalization of skills	p. 69
Chapter 8 Training peers to be more accepting of students on the spectrum	p. 77
Chapter 9 Skill lessons	p. 89
Nonverbal cues/body language
1 Expressing and reading welcoming versus unwelcoming social cues	p. 91
2 Interest versus boredom social cues	p. 94
3 Sarcasm versus genuine expressions	p. 97
4 Attending to others	p. 100
5 Respecting personal space and belongings	p. 103
6 Personal hygiene	p. 106
7 Dealing with odd motor mannerisms	p. 110
Dealing with anger/frustration
8 Overview of dealing with anger	p. 112
9 Identifying triggers to your anger	p. 115
10 Altering or avoiding the triggers to your anger	p. 117
11 Better ways to think about and deal with the triggers to your anger	p. 121
12 Calming yourself when angry	p. 125
13 Talking versus acting out your feelings	p. 128
14 Putting it all together: Using the Daily Anger Record	p. 131
Dealing with anxiety
15 Dealing with anxiety and fear- Understanding the alarm reaction	p. 136
16 Dealing with unpleasant, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors	p. 140
17 Dealing with social fears	p. 147
18 Dealing with new feared situations	p. 153
Conversation
19 Sayings hello's and goodbye's	p. 165
20 Introductions	p. 167
21 Politely interrupting	p. 169
22 Maintaining and joining a conversation	p. 171
23 Starting conversations with people you know	p. 175
24 Getting to know someone new	p. 179
25 Poster: Summary of Starting and Maintaining Conversations	p. 183
26 Conversation repair strategies	p. 184
27 Politely changing topics	p. 188
28 Being sensitive to the listener's interests	p. 191
29 Politely ending conversations	p. 194
30 Answering the telephone and taking messages	p. 196
31 Calling friends on the telephone	p. 198
Building and maintaining friendships (and dealing with roommates)
32 Where to find friends	p. 202
33 Don't try too hard too soon	p. 206
34 Sharing friends	p. 210
35 Avoiding touchy subjects and insults	p. 213
36 Complimenting	p. 217
37 Respecting others' views	p. 219
38 Don't impose rules on others (minding your own business)	p. 222
39 Avoid bragging	p. 224
40 Dealing with peer pressure and avoiding setups	p. 226
41 Empathic listening	p. 230
42 Showing caring for others' feelings through supportive statements	p. 234
43 Deepening relationships-sharing personal information	p. 237
44 Conflict resolution/Assertiveness	p. 241
45 Dealing with teasing	p. 245
46 Showing good sportsmanship	p. 249
47 Getting attention in positive ways	p. 251
Dating
48 Where to find a date and how and when to ask someone on a date	p. 253
49 Asking someone out on a date	p. 256
50 Reading the signals-when to pursue a romantic relationship	p. 259
51 Sexual harassment	p. 262
52 Do's and Don'ts on a date	p. 264
53 Communicating clearly to meet each other's needs	p. 266
Dealing with school and family demands
54 Asking for reasonable modifications	p. 269
55 Dealing with frustrating work	p. 273
56 Accepting no or waiting for what you want	p. 276
57 Asking nicely for what you want	p. 278
58 Working cooperatively in groups	p. 280
59 Dealing with mistakes and correction	p. 284
60 How to respectfully disagree with teachers, parents, or supervisors	p. 287
61 Dealing with stressful living situations	p. 289
Employment skills
62 Choosing job/career directions	p. 292
63 Conducting a job search	p. 301
64 Writing a resume and cover letters	p. 305
65 Scripts for networking with friends, relatives, and potential employers	p. 316
66 Interview skills (and whether to disclose a disability)	p. 323
67 Handling rejection	p. 333
68 Do's and Don'ts to maintain a job	p. 335
69 Responding to criticisms, accusations or complaints on the job	p. 339
70 Exiting a job	p. 341
Money Matters
71 Managing money	p. 344
Preparing for Emergencies
72 Dealing with emergencies and emergency workers (such as police or hospital workers)	p. 348
Transportation
73 Negotiating transportation	p. 351

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