Social Skills Success for Students with Autism / Asperger's: Helping Adolescents on the Spectrum to Fit In
Book Details
Author(s)Fred Frankel, Jeffrey J. Wood
PublisherJossey-Bass
ISBN / ASIN0470952385
ISBN-139780470952382
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,575,881
CategoryEducation
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
From the Author: Ten Surprises About Teens on the Autism Spectrum:
- Teens on the autism spectrum often use formal and detail-oriented language, which may give the impression that they are more knowledgeable than they actually are.
- Far from being "aloof," many want to have friends and be a part of their social world.
- Far from being insensitive to the rejection of others, teens on the spectrum may feel increased anxiety and have decreased ability to function.
- As many as 75% of these teens also have an anxiety disorder.
- Due to their overwhelming anxiety, if you try to talk to a teen on the Spectrum during a meltdown, they will become even more distressed.
- Perhaps as many as 75% of teens on the spectrum are bullied by other students.
- They may seem abrupt in ending conversations, but actually they don't know how to do it gracefully.
- Teens on the Spectrum may have trouble understanding non-literal language--such as hints and approximate times (e.g., come back later).
- Many teens on the Spectrum have trouble telling even a "white lie."
- Many have a lot to offer their peers, if they are able to overcome their anxiety and figure out how to fit in.
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