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From the bestselling author of Aspergers Rules! and Aspergers Teens comes Aspergers and Adulthood. Blythe Grossberg brings her 15 years experience working with Aspergers patients to deliver this definitive guide for adults living with Aspergers syndrome.Thinking about moving out on your own? Ready to land your first job? Unsure how to navigate social scenes when you have Aspergers? Designed for the newly launched Aspie adult, Aspergers and Adulthood provides supportive solutions-based strategies for navigating the ins and outs of balancing Aspergers syndrome with career goals, dating, social settings, and more.Adulthood is complicated for anyone, though it can be especially overwhelming for someone living with Aspergers. Thankfully, Aspergers and Adulthood presents targeted strategies from learning specialist Blythe Grossberg to help young adults with Aspergers kick-start careers, cultivate healthy relationships, and create independent paths as maturing adults. Grossberg lends her expertise by providing an Aspergers road map - pointing out potential obstacles and offering valuable how-tos for thriving in the world.This book also helps loved ones gain a deeper understanding of what it means to live with Aspergers syndrome. Whether youre reading for yourself or someone you know, Aspergers and Adulthood helps you develop deeper insight for tackling life challenges, with:Step-by-step strategies for entering the workforce and tips to translate your talents into a careerHelpful scripts for managing small talk, job interviews, and first datesPractical tips and budgeting checklists for establishing your independenceReal-life Aspergers stories on finding friends and landing jobsHandy how-tos about stimming, and how to adopt more discreet comforting behaviorsThe truth is, even with Aspergers, you can do whatever you put your mind to - and Aspergers and Adulthood outlines the tools and strategies to help you achieve a full and rewarding adult life.