Bøger af Andrew Schlegelmilch

Parents know that kicking a child out of the house at the age of 18 with a "Good luck!" and $100 in his pocket only works in make-believe. We also know that culture is changing, and kids live with parents longer than they used to. How do parents launch children in this new age of parenting? Step one: determine if they could even survive without you. If you are horrified at the prospect of what your teen or young adult would do-the decisions they might make, the trouble they would get into-if you left them completely alone for 24 hours, this is your guide. Learn practical tips to move your child from dependent, center-of-the-universe living to inter-dependent adult ready to be an asset to his or her community.

Un/underemployment for the neurodiverse worker, and specifically the autistic worker, is high. This book examines the nature of work and the context of the work world from its origins in grade school to its conclusion in retirement, and everything in between. This book focuses on a description of the basic skills to master, and principles to apply to achieve "long obedience in the same direction" that is a life of productive and satisfying work.

Andrew Schlegelmilch draws on his experience working at a high school for teens with autism to provide savvy advice to parents coping with the difficulties that arise when their child hits the troublesome teenage years. Discussion includes setting realistic expectations, encouraging independence, and helping teens cope with mental health issues.