In early October I was invited by the Family Resource Network in Oneonta, New York to present for six hours on A Full Life with Autism: Preparing for the Real World. It was a pleasure to meet everyone there and I promised to post some resources here in regards to puberty, hygiene and sexuality. I have added a few in regards to bullying and abuse as well.
For those unfamiliar with my book on adolescence, there are many resources listed in it on a variety of topics. You might find it useful as a general guide:Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent’s Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, And Transition Needs of Teenagers With Autism Spectrum Disorders (Penguin).
Please read descriptions of the following books on-line so you can decide which of the books would be appropriate for your tween, teen or students.
- Autism/Asperger’s and Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond, by Jerry and Mary Newport
- Taking Care of Myself – A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism by Mary Wrobel
Here are some resources in regards to bullying and abuse:
- Transcript: Autism Safety and Crisis Prevention conference onAutismCollege.com.
Hope you find these resources useful!
Chantal Sicile-Kira is an award-winning author, speaker, and leader in the field of autism. She has been involved with autism spectrum disorders for over 25 years as both a parent and a professional on both sides of the Atlantic. A tireless advocate for those on the autism spectrum, Chantal founded Autism College in order to provide practical information and training about autism.