Parenting ASD Teens

This straight-talking guide for parents of teenagers on the autism spectrum provides down-to-earth advice on coping with the issues that can arise at home and school during the difficult adolescent years.Andrew Schlegelmilch discusses common parenting challenges and offers savvy advice drawn from his extensive experience working with teenagers on the spectrum and their families at a college preparatory school. Topics includes falling grades, adolescent tantrums, relationships with authority figures and peers, sex and sexuality, social media safety, mental health issues, and the transition to life after high school. Integral to the discussion is how parents can set realistic expectations and encourage independence in ways that work for both the child and the rest of the family, as well as how to get the most out of the professionals that they encounter.