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The middle school years, and particularly the transition to middle and high school, pose challenges for all students. But for students with Asperger Syndrome (AS) the transition can be traumatic, leading to a downward emotional spiral and depression. In this comprehensive and thorough book, the authors start with an overview of those characteristics of AS that make adolescence particularly challenging and difficult. The centerpiece of the book is a detailed discussion of strategies and supports necessary to ensure a successful school experience for students with AS at the middle and secondary levels.
What sets this book apart is the way it ties all the recommended strategies together in a real-life case study of Michael, a youth with AS. This touch of real life continues in the closing chapter, which consists of statements by parents and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome about the transition years.
This book is critical reading for everybody who lives or works with an adolescent with Asperger Syndrome.
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