The late teens and twenties are exciting times, but filled with potential pitfalls as young people navigate the transition into independent adult life.
This handbook is filled with the information that young people with ASD say they want (and need) to know about alcohol and drugs, social media and online safety, relationship types and boundaries, safe sex, stress and emotional health, and independent living. It includes real life examples, coping strategies and practical tips to help young adults with ASD stay safe while living life to the full.
Informal and frank, this will be a go-to guide for young people on the autism spectrum.
Table of Content
Foreword by Jane Thierfeld-Brown. Foreword by Aaron Schatzman. Social Aspects of Adult Life. 1. Socializing Safely. 2. ‘Friend Me’ – Safe and Healthy friendships and Relationships. 3. Let’s talk about Sex: Sexuality, Sexual Relationships and Safe Sex. 4. Safely Navigating the Web: Social Media and Online Safety. Health Concerns in Adulthood. 5. Drinking and Drugs: Danger zone!. 6. Stressing Out: Managing Stress and Health. Independent Living. 7. Don’t touch my things: Independent Living and Roommates. 8. Preventing ‘Oops’: Household Safety Concerns. 9. Keeping track of the dough: Safe Money Management.
About the author
Amy Rutherford is Program Coordinator for the Disability Resource Center’s Mo SAIC Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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