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Abstract
The third volume in the Growing Up with Social Stories™ series is specifically devoted to developing a social understanding around some of the most common issues faced by autistic young adults. Topics include applying for a job, looking after physical and mental health, and staying safe in a new home.
Dr Siobhan Timmins worked as a paediatrician until her son was diagnosed with autism. Siobhan is now an approved Satellite Trainer in Social Stories™ and an Associated Specialist at a special school in Essex.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUCCESSFUL\r\nSOCIAL ARTICLES\r\nINTO ADULTHOOD | 5 | ||
| Foreword | 11 | ||
| Acknowledgements | 16 | ||
| Introduction | 17 | ||
| Chapter 1 - Understanding the Perspective of Adults on the Autism Spectrum | 22 | ||
| Chapter 2 - What is a Social Story™ or Article and How Can it Help? | 31 | ||
| Chapter 3 - The Search for a Job | 40 | ||
| Introduction: What is an apprenticeship? | 40 | ||
| Introduction: Words used in a job hunt / What is a job specification? / What is a CV? | 43 | ||
| Introduction: What is an interview? | 51 | ||
| Introduction: What is a first impression? / How to dress for an interview | 56 | ||
| Introduction: What does the interviewer know? / What does the interviewer want to find out? | 62 | ||
| Introduction: How to answer a question about hobbies or interests / How to answer a question about a difficult or challenging situation / How to answer a question about why I want this job | 65 | ||
| Introduction: How to answer the question, ‘Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?’ | 73 | ||
| Introduction: Glancing in an interview | 76 | ||
| Introduction: How to ask for clarification in an interview | 79 | ||
| Introduction: I have an apprenticeship! | 82 | ||
| Chapter 4 - The Workplace | 84 | ||
| Introduction: What does being on time mean? | 84 | ||
| Introduction: Teamwork in the workplace / Helping colleagues in the workplace | 88 | ||
| Introduction: Helping colleagues with mistakes | 92 | ||
| Introduction: Keeping colleagues comfortable at work | 95 | ||
| Introduction: Asking for clarification in the workplace | 97 | ||
| Introduction: Using earphones in the workplace | 100 | ||
| Introduction: How to request holiday leave | 105 | ||
| Introduction: What to do when feeling unwell at work | 109 | ||
| Introduction: What is an appraisal? | 111 | ||
| Introduction: Moving from unsettled to settled in the workplace / Meerkats have unsettled times too | 114 | ||
| Chapter 5 - Maintaining Physical Health | 120 | ||
| Introduction: Keeping the body and mind healthy with exercise | 120 | ||
| Introduction: Keeping the body healthy with a varied diet | 125 | ||
| Introduction: What is an annual check-up? / What happens at a health check-up? / Feeling unwell at home – what to do / When to call an ambulance | 129 | ||
| Introduction: How to book an appointment with my dentist / What to do when a tooth is uncomfortable | 140 | ||
| Introduction: Learning about taking medication / What are antibiotics? | 144 | ||
| Chapter 6 - Maintaining Mental Health | 148 | ||
| Introduction: Keeping a positive balance with variety | 148 | ||
| Introduction: Moving from unsettled to settled – what works for me? | 155 | ||
| Introduction: Anxiety may help sometimes / The human brain has many parts | 162 | ||
| Introduction: What is a low mood? / Sometimes it’s okay just to be okay / What is depression? | 171 | ||
| Chapter 7 - Learning about Life Story | 180 | ||
| Introduction: What is a life story? | 180 | ||
| References | 201 | ||
| Index | 205 | ||
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