From the bestselling author of Asperger€s Rules! and Asperger€s Teens comes Asperger€s and Adulthood. Blythe Grossberg brings her 15+ years experience working with Asperger€s patients to deliver this definitive guide for adults living with Asperger€s syndrome.
Thinking about moving out on your own? Ready to land your first job? Unsure how to navigate social scenes when you have Asperger€s? Designed for the newly launched Aspie adult, Asperger€s and Adulthood provides supportive solutions-based strategies for navigating the ins and outs of balancing Asperger€s syndrome with career goals, dating, social settings, and more.
Adulthood is complicated for anyone, though it can be especially overwhelming for someone living with Asperger€s. Thankfully, Asperger€s and Adulthood presents targeted strategies from learning specialist Blythe Grossberg to help young adults with Asperger€s kick-start careers, cultivate healthy relationships, and create independent paths as maturing adults. Grossberg lends her expertise by providing an Asperger€s 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 Asperger€s syndrome. Whether you€re reading for yourself or someone you know, Asperger€s 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 career
- Helpful scripts for managing small talk, job interviews, and first dates
- Practical tips and budgeting checklists for establishing your independence
- Real-life Asperger€s stories on finding friends and landing jobs
- Handy how-tos about stimming, and how to adopt more discreet comforting behaviors
The truth is, even with Asperger€s, you can do whatever you put your mind to€"and Asperger€s and Adulthood outlines the tools and strategies to help you achieve a full and rewarding adult life.
