Autism Society Award Winner! Help your child/student transition to middle/high school and experience success at school! The middle school years and the transitions to middle and high school pose challenges for all students. But for students with high-functioning autism the transition can be traumatic, leading to a downward emotional spiral and even depression. This comprehensive book starts with an overview of those characteristics of autism that make adolescence particularly challenging and difficult. The centrepiece of the book is a look at evidence-based strategies and supports for a successful school experience for students with ASD at the middle and secondary levels. The book includes a transition checklist that will help ensure that all aspects of the transition process are addressed.
Review
In ASPERGER SYNDROME AND ADOLESCENCE, Myles and Adreon have presented us with an excellent overview of the challenges that many learners with AS face as they enter their teens. But perhaps most important, they offer an array of practical, proven interventions to help address these challenges. This is a welcome addition to the literature. — Peter Gerhardt, Research Assistant Professor and Division Director, Rutgers University
Finally, a book about older students with Asperger Syndrome and one that moves beyond describing this complex syndrome … It is a book that educators and parents will refer to again and again as they help students with AS navigate the complex demands of the adolescent experience. — Michael Alessandri, Director, University of Miami Center for Autism & Related Disabilities
