social skills in adolescence

" In [this book], you'll learn how to: accept yourself for who you are; be more respectful and maintain healthy, wholesome relationships with those around you; set yourself on the path to success; value your life experiences and use them to your advantage; discover and define the values that are most important to you; cope with changes as they come; build stronger relationships with your siblings, parents, and grandparents; practice self-care because it's NOT just for girls; and so much more!"--from Amazon.

"Teen girls are facing more pressure than ever before, putting them at greater risk for developing full-blown anxiety disorders. In this . . . book, [the author] . . . offers ten . . . skills specifically designed to help teen girls cope with anxious thoughts and feelings in healthy ways"--Provided by publisher.

"Packed with indispensable tips, proven techniques, and 'must-do-now' strategies, this book generates immediate results for success in school, work, and life. A must-read to master valuable social skills, prepare for a job, and get a head start in a career. Perfect [for the reader who is] looking for a job, working, starting [ones] own business, volunteering, or applying to college."--Back cover.

Details a research-based approach for helping adolescents and young adults with autism develop social skills.

Drawing on her own experiences, the author provides guidance and encouragement for teenage girls entering middle school, with advice on dealing with the first days of school, class work, the special problems of fitting in, and a number of other emotional or social challenges they might face.

Describes sixty social situations that represent real-life situations individuals with autism may encounter during their daily lives; features discussion questions designed to help teenagers with autism reflect on the scenarios and explore their emotions and friendships; and offers tips on how parents can help.

Contains forty activities designed to help teens with nonberbal learning disorder, Asperger's disorder, and related problems discover their unique strengths, understand the unspoken rules behind how people relate to each other, and improve their social skills. Includes a CD-ROM.