Parenting ASD Young Adults

This straight-talking and accessible guide for parents of young adults on the autism spectrum provides down-to-earth advice on coping with the more difficult issues that can arise during the young adult years beyond high school. Andrew Schlegelmilch discusses common parenting challenges and offers advice drawn from his extensive experience working with young adults with autism and their families as Head Psychologist at a college preparatory school and in private practice. He offers parents professional guidance on how to handle new life decisions around college, career, and independent living. Integral to the discussion is how to set realistic expectations and encourage independence in ways that work for both your child with autism and the rest of the family, as well as how to make the best use of the help professionals can offer.