Autism Adulthood

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One of the biggest fears of parents with children with autism is looming adulthood and all that it entails In her new book Susan Senator takes the mystery out of adult life on the autism spectrum and conveys the positive message that even though autism adulthood is complicated and challenging, there are many ways to make it manageable and enjoyable From her own son with autism, now twenty five, she has learned never say never Autism Adulthood features thirty interviews with autistic adults, their parents, caregivers, researchers, and professionals Each vignette reveals firsthand a family s challenge, their circumstances, their thought processes, and their unique solutions, and plans of action Sharing the wisdom that emerges from parents and self advocates experiences, Senator adds her own observations and conclusions based on her long term experience with autism Told in Senator s trademark warm, honest, and approachable style, Autism Adulthood paints a vivid and thought provoking picture of many people grappling with grown up, real life autism Senator s is the only book of its kind, as real families share their stories and their creative solutions. Free Read eBook Autism Adulthood author Susan Senator – kino-fada.fr Only 50%, but so far I ve found it very helpful There are many resources I was unaware of, creative job opportunity ideas, and the author iterates many of the fears, cares, and concerns I ve had and have Having an autistic child has a different set of issues than when your autistic child becomes an adult A whole new set of inevitable issues arise and I am ...Rather than a book for Autistic adults, it sa book for the families of severely autistic adults Still, some helpful insights on resources available.Well written and very relatable to our family It broke my heart at times but got me thinking about some important issues Susan is a great writer and mother.While I thought Susan Senator s personal story was touching, it was just that personal, so in many ways it didn t really relate to my situation To me, the biggest value of this book is all of the helpful resources Susan Senator shares, from books to websites to organizations If you have a child in the Asperger s arena, this book may have value for the lists of resources, but I think the ideal audience is parents who are looking ahead for ideas how to make a successful transition to adulthood While I thought Susan Senator s personal story was touching, it was just that personal, so in many ways it didn t really relate to my situation To me, the biggest value of this book is all of the helpful resources Susan Senator shares, from books to websites to organizations If you have a child in the Asperger s arena, this book may have value for the lists o...Helping your autistic child transition to adulthood is complicated and challenging, and far too few books have been written about it Susan tackles the big, scary issues with her trademark warmth and wisdom Whether she s writing about employment, healthcare, housing, care givers, siblings, or the intricacies of navigating governmental agencies, Susan offers realistic, practical, and reassuring advice Her chapter on health and safety issues alone is worth the price of the book Indispensable an Helping your autistic child transition to adulthood is complicated and challenging, and far too few books have been written about it Susan tackles the big, scary issues with her trademark warmth and wisdom Whether she s writing about employment, healthcare, housing, care givers, siblings, or the intricacies of navigating governmental agencies, Susan offers realisti...This is a must read for any parent of a child with a disability Susan combines her personal experiences and perspectives with a wealth of resources, offering true, practical advice.

Autism Adulthood
  • English
  • 04 August 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 320 pages
  • 151070423X
  • Susan Senator
  • Autism Adulthood