The Aspie Teen's Survival Guide: Candid Advice for Teens, Tweens, and Parents, from a Young Man with Asperger's Syndrome

by J.D. Kraus

The teenage years are a time when being social is the number one priority for kids. But for kids with Asperger's who have acute social challenges, these years can be the most difficult, confusing time in their lives. Enter J. D. Kraus, a young man who has been there, done that! He offers practical advice to his peers so they can get the most out of middle school and high school, both academically and socially. From sensory sensitivity to awkwardness, dating to driving, he tackles it all! Parents and teachers will love seeing life through J. D.'s eyes, plus "Notes to Parents" sections offer great advice for caregivers and educators alike. Inside you'll find chapters on: And more!

Genres: Parenting

214 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2010

Reviews

[Dustin Daniels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend this to any parent of a teenager with Aspergers or high-functioning autism. Very insightful to what my daughter is going through at school. Very recommended reading for your AS teen as well. My daughter has started reading also, and is seeing that she is not alone.

[Faith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical tool.

[RustyShack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Assigning stars (whatever the number) to this seems quite inappropriate

[Ethan Redmace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I related to a lot of this.

[Choco Panda · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay, but I didn't find out much helpfor me & my struggles.

[Lynette · Rating 5 out of 5]

With an Aspie teen in the house, this book was very helpful in trying to understand how an Aspie teen thinks and processes information.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Not bad, gives good incites to what is to be on spectrum and gives tips in order how to be empathetic, sympathetic and “how to deal” with those on the spectrum for a lack of a better phrase.

There really needs to be more books that are written by those on the spectrum that covers more on their wants and needs as part of their advocacy as they go through adolescence and transitioning to adulthood.

Whilst this book may cover his school, social, emotional transitions/relationships I would have like to have heard about advocacy with therapists and if the individual was able to help make choices. This would help parents and the individual for autonomy, choices and how better to be supported by parents.

[Gretta]

So far this is going really well. I don't remember which site I found these recommendations for online, but the book was "ok" enough to at least survive me introducing it to Joel and talking about it a little bit with him. (which frankly is more conversation than I'd really expect out of any teenager).

[Andrea Mcfarlane previously james · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I didn't agree with all of the strategies for school, possibly because of differences between US and UK school systems, I feel that this was an informative book particularly valuable because it is written by a man with AS. I will be encouraging my teenage son, who also has AS to read it as I think it will give him some useful guidance.

[Stella · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is tricky to review someone's personal perspective. The author's story is very authentic and fresh, as he wrote it young. There is some very good advice here. He doesn't have all the answers, nor does he claim to speak for all people on the spectrum. His experiences are sometimes very embarrassing and sad. But he is strong, does his research, and has some great insight.

[Sheridan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An invaluable book written with the first person perspective on how to develop coping skills for those teens with aspergers. Excellent for the child in your life who has this or for a parent. Very well written and full of resources and helpful information.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

My aspie son also read & liked it.