{"product_id":"how-to-teach-life-skills-to-kids-with-autism-or-aspergers-paperback","title":"How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger's - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer McIlwee Myers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTemple Grandin\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the real world, people on the autism spectrum need the same kinds of day-to-day skills everyone else needs to be functional  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It's true. No matter how high-functioning children with autism or Asperger's may be or may become, they function better as adults if they've had the chance to learn basic skills, from being on time to good personal hygiene. Many reach adulthood without those skills; enter Jennifer McIlwee Myers, Aspie at Large  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Co-author of the groundbreaking book Asperger's and Girls, Jennifer's personal experience with Asperger's Syndrome and having a brother with autism makes her perspective doubly insightful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jennifer can show you how to:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e Create opportunities for children to learn in natural settings and situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Teach vital skills such as everyday domestic tasks, choosing appropriate attire, and being polite\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Help individuals on the spectrum develop good habits that will help them be more fit and healthy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Improve time management skills such as punctuality and task-switching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e and much more  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Jennifer's straightforward and humorous delivery will keep you eagerly turning the page for her next creative solution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Coauthor of the award-winning book \u003ci\u003eAsperger's and Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, Jennifer McIlwee Myers is a terrific writer and speaker with Asperger's Syndrome--she is funny, eloquent, and to the point. Her brother has autism, but she wasn't diagnosed with Asperger's until 2002. She has taught herself many unique, innovative ways to navigate the world of \"normal\" people over her lifetime. Jennifer earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and currently lives in California with her husband Gary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 322\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769936871712,"sku":"9781935274131","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a2f61bac8250e2daf6379d024f17337b.webp?v=1780360252","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-teach-life-skills-to-kids-with-autism-or-aspergers-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}