From: Chantal Sicile-Kira

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

• A 5 Is Against the Law! Social Boundaries: Straight Up! An honest guide for teens and young adults

• Taking Care of Myself  – A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism by Mary Wrobel

• The Girl’s Guide to Growing Up

• The Guide to Dating for teenagers with Asperger Syndrome

• Intimate Relationships and Sexual Health

Here are some resources in regards to bullying and abuse:

• Transcript:  Autism Safety and Crisis Prevention conference onAutismCollege.com.

• www.loriernsperger.com

• www.norabaladerian.com

• www.disabilityandabuse.org

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.