Preparing for Life

Typically, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) high school graduates are unprepared for the transition to independence. Ongoing training in the social skills crucial to establishing successful adult relationships-in college, vocational school, residential living, or on the job-can help.

Author of the best-selling Social Skills Picture Book, Dr. Jed Baker guides readers through the legal, financial, educational, vocational, and community resources available to graduates who suffer from ASD after graduation.

This easy-to-follow resource offers a complete toolbox of social skills and the means to attain them.

The value of the book lies in the 73 "Skill Lessons" targeting nonverbal communication, empathy, anger/anxiety management, conversational skills, and employment-related skills-which can be taught by parents, teachers, or professionals.