The Asperger Teen's Toolkit

by Francis Musgrave, Dr Christopher Morrell (Foreword by)

Overview

Dealing with the everyday realities facing teens with Asperger Syndrome, this book presents a toolkit of tried-and-trusted ideas to help them work through difficulties and find the solutions that work best for them.

This book covers everything they need to know to thrive in their adolescent years, including how to hack your own internal alarm system to overcome anxiety and other difficult emotions.

It also arms teenagers with everything they need to navigate sexuality and relationships, develop a healthy self-image, deal with bullies, be smart with money and stay savvy online... In short, no issue is left unexplored.

Fun and informative, this is a must-read for teens with high-functioning autism, and for those who want to understand what adolescence is like on the spectrum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784504380
Publisher:	Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Publication date:	07/21/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	136
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Francis Musgrave is the author of The Asperger Children's Toolkit. He founded AS Active, a social enterprise supporting families of children with autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Francis Musgrave was for many years the founder and trustee of AS Active, a non-profit community project set up and run by volunteers for families of children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's.

He now writes and illustrates an exciting new text that makes worthwhile contribution to the understanding and care of young people on the autistic spectrum.

Table of Contents

Foreword. Introduction. Part One - Relationships. 1. Self Image. 2. Gender, Sexual Identity&Self-Expression. 3. Relationships&Sex. 4. Dealing with Bullies and Difficult People. 5. Social Media. Part Two - Wellbeing. 6. Your Brain: From Here To Maturity. 7. Anxiety: How To Hack Your Own Internal Alarm System. 8. Depression: How To Stay Buoyant When You Don't Feel Up To It. 9. Dealing with Anger&Emotions. 10. Self Medication, Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Drugs. 11. Self Harming. 12. When It All Gets Too Much. 13. Health&Comfort Food. Part Three - Interests. 14. Music, Feeling&Emotion. 15. Gaming Obsession. 16. Why Pets Are Good At Fixing Your Brain. 17. Acting, Drama and Role Play. 18. Being Smart With Money. 19. Build Your Own Pyramid of Strength. Index.

Editorial Reviews

I personally love the fact that the toolkit covers so many really up to date and relevant areas ... The Asperger Teen's Toolkit will most certainly help so many young people navigate the complexities of adolescence and will also benefit parents, carers and teaching staff.

Dr Christopher Morrell DclinPsy

Written in teen-savvy language and with a focus on empowering the individual, with explanatory illustrations and stand-alone sections on sexuality, power in relationships, gender, gaming and social media, this is an invaluable up-to-the-minute resource for any teen with Asperger's syndrome.

Kate E. Reynolds

At last, accessible and helpful advice specifically for teens (not only those with Asperger's, but other neurodevelopmental difficulties as well). Assisting communication, it is a tool that could strengthen relationships within families as it gives a clear framework for whole family involvement, [with] well organised, practical, easy-to-implement strategies. A great resource not only for young people, but also parents/carers and professionals alike.

Sue Jinks

A truly inspiring and reassuring book ... Francis has provided an honest but thoughtful approach to tackling the ever adapting path through teenage years into young adulthood. It's the perfect book for not only ASD teens but also for parents wanting to lovingly guide them on this journey.

Kristian Clarke