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Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for those with Autism and Aperger's Syndrome The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome   Dr Jed Baker   This easy-to-follow resource provides a complete toolbox of social skills and the means to attain them so that students may approach their futures with excitement rather than anxiety.   Jed Baker tackles a wide variety of issues faced by individuals across the spectrum, such as perspective-taking, nonverbal communication skills, conversational skills, and stress management. He offers a multitude of options and resources, and encourages an emphasis on the students’ assets as tools for meeting social goals.   Contents:   Asperger’s Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and the need for life skills training The transition process and the law Self-awareness and moving beyond denial College, career and Residential Options Beyond High School: What parents can do to prepare their son or daughter Assessment of social skills needs Skill instruction strategies: Individual, small group, self-instruction Generalization of skills Training peers to be more accepting of students on the spectrum Skill lessons: Nonverbal cues/body language Dealing with anger/frustration Dealing with anxiety Conversation Building and maintaining friendships (and dealing with roommates) Dating Dealing with school and family demands Employment skills Money matters Preparing for emergencies Transportation   Published 2005, 357 Pages, Large Softbound Format,