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Presented by: Tony Attwood, Ph.D.
Date: Friday, October 26, 2012
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Session: Session #15

Learning Objectives

  • Learn to address issues faced by teenagers with Asperger’s syndrome raging from the physical aspects of puberty to changes in friendships.
  • Provide strategies on how to deal with the development of sexuality.
  • Discuss  issues regarding self-esteem and preparation for employment

Outline of Presentation:

The presentation focuses on issues faced by teenagers with Asperger's syndrome, which range from the physical aspects of puberty to changes in friendship, the development of sexuality, the change in academic expectations, issues regarding self-esteem and preparation for employment.