Growing up isn't easy, and the trials and tribulations of beinga teenager can be particularly confusing for girls with Autism SpectrumDisorders (ASDs). This book covers all the concerns commonly faced bygirls with ASDs and their parents, from periods and puberty to worriesover friendships and "fitting in."Taking a good look at these adolescent issues, and many more, withinthe context of specific areas of difficulty for girls with ASDs, theauthors provide families with the knowledge and advice they need tohelp their daughters - and the whole family - through the teenageyears. This book addresses core issues such as cognition, communication, behavior, sensory sensitivities, and socialdifficulties; it gives candid and realistic advice on a wide range ofimportant teenage topics. Providing professional perspectives alongside personal experiencesfrom mothers, daughters and educators, this is a unique andindispensible guide for families and their daughters with ASDs, as wellas the teachers and professionals who work with them. | Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum by Shana Nichols, Paperback | Indigo Chapters