About this item
The transition from high school to adulthood is one of the most challenging times for young people on the autism spectrum. What will happen when all their familiar teachers, educational assistants and friends disappear after graduation? Who will replace them in the adult world? How will they manage this drastic change? Drawing on her experiences as the mother of a child on the autism spectrum and a child psychiatrist, Katharina Manassis shares common transition-related challenges and offers real solutions for each. The book helps parents and teens plan for every stage of the journey. The book includes discussion of what a successful transition means and how to set realistic goals. It explores specific aspects of the transition such as employment, independence and social life, and looks at how to address long-term concerns such as living arrangements and financial support.
About the Author
Dr. Katharina Manassis is a recently retired Child Psychiatrist and Professor Emerita in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. She led a clinical-research program in childhood anxiety disorders for over 20 years at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, where she taught numerous students and published over 90 papers in professional journals. She has written 6 mental health related books for parents and professionals including the Canadian bestseller "Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child" and her most recent work "Developing Empathy: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Developing Compassion for Parents and Therapists." She is the proud mother of two wonderful young adults. More details, including some free downloads, are on her website: www.katharinamanassis.com/books-2/
