The guide to dating for teenagers with Asperger syndrome

Author(s)

• Uhlenkamp, Jeannie
• Adreon, Diane

Bibliographic Information

The guide to dating for teenagers with Asperger syndrome

Jeannie Uhlenkamp ; foreword by Diane Adreon

Autism Asperger, c2009

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-128)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Dating is difficult for everyone, but it can be especially overwhelming tor teens with Asperger Syndrome, who typically struggle with social issues. Written in a question-and-answer format, this much-needed resource offers insight into and practical advice on dating challenges. Special education teacher Jeannie Uhlenkamp tackles some of the specific issues facing teens with AS in a logical progression, from how to know if someone likes you and how to ask someone out, to actually dating someone and breaking up. Each topic is followed by Discussion Questions (to get conversation flowing between teens and parents/teachers) and a Main Idea (to succinctly wrap up the main point). Also included are special notes to define the more elusive vocabulary and concepts of today s dating world.

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA91405370
• ISBN:
  • 9781934575536
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Shawnee Mission, Kan.
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 129 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RJ506.A9
  • DC22 : 618.92/858832
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Asperger's syndrome in adolescence -- Patients -- Social life and customs
  • LCSH : Dating (Social customs)
  • LCSH : Teenagers -- Conduct of life
  • LCSH : Social skills in adolescence
  • LCSH : Adolescent psychology
  • MESH : Asperger Syndrome
  • MESH : Adolescent
  • MESH : Interpersonal Relations
  • MESH : Socialization
  • MESH : Courtship