Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): 325 Ideas, Insights, Tips and Strategies

by Brenda Boyd

325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address the complex issues parents face during this crucial period of transition for their child with Asperger Syndrome (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). The practical, bite-size suggestions focus on the vital importance of developing and nurturing an open and healthy relationship with your son or daughter. The easy-to-navigate format will suit busy parents wanting to locate advice to suit their particular needs. All the suggestions are designed to foster understanding and acceptance between family members and help the AS young person with common problem areas such as social vulnerability and peer relationships, self-esteem, anxiety and coping with change. This will be an invaluable companion for parents, carers and family members of an adolescent or young adult with AS.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Mert Topcu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful to parents who have kids with AS

It's like a text book instead of read at one sitting type
Hence it took me a while to go through the whole book.
But it was really helpful, especially about certain topics, which are probably related to my ignorance.
I read a chapter, let it sink, improve my approach and move on to the next one.

[Nopadol Rompho · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good advice. Not just for parenting a teen with Asperger Syndrome but these parenting advices can also be applied for parenting for all teens.

[Melissa]

This book comes across as being heartfelt and seems to have good intentions. I liked that this is written very conversationally, as if sitting down with another parent; however, at times - often within a page or two - the author gets repetitive. (For example, the suggestion is made several times within a chapter section to think back to difficult times in our own adolescence to better relate to our child.)

I also had some issues with the premise of "people with Aspergers are like everyone else, only more so." Well...yes. And ...not so much.

I often struggle with parenting how-to books and I always have. Perhaps this may have worked better for me as a memoir.

[Donna Mckeller · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess this is wonderful information if your child has been with you their whole life and not suddenly and "adult" and entering your life. I found it informative but made me feel like I had lost a lot of time in using some of the information. Still would recommend to others entering these stages.