Reviews

"There's not doubt that raising a teen is challenging; raising a teen with an autism spectrum disorder offers unique challenges, and up until now, these challenges have not been illuminated in such a loving and honest way. Adolescence on the Autism Spectrum is a shining example of a well-written parenting guidebook that offers practical and doable strategies to help teens navigate through puberty, hygiene issues, modesty and privacy issues, sexuality and social relationships."
San Diego Family Magazine

"Parents raising a teenager on the spectrum will find this clearly written and carefully documented guidebook to be full of important information and practical advice. Helping adolescents transition from the pre-teen years through puberty and on to young adulthood is a difficult task. This book will provide invaluable help and guidance to both parents and professionals. It is highly recommended."
Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., Director of the Autism Research Institute
Founder of the Autism Society of America
Editor of Autism Research Review International

"...Chantal is the mother of a 17 year old who is on the less able end of the spectrum with very limited speech. She deals frankly with adolescent issues that many people do not want to discuss such as sexuality. She deals with these issues in a practical straightforward manner... Chantal's book also contains a great section on sibling and family issues... This book provides a wealth of sources of information on just about everything a parent or teacher will need. It provides a balanced approach to different types of treatments..."
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., author of Thinking in Pictures, Developing Talents, and Animals in Translation
Associate professor of animal science at Colorado State University
Founder and president of Grandin Livestock Handling Systems, Inc.

"Earlier this year, I had the honor of reading Chantal Sicile-Kira's book Autism Spectrum Disorders. With Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, she has once again written a book that should be read by every parent of a child on the autism spectrum. Chantal provides useful, practical, and insightful guidance on topics ranging from transition to sexuality. These are tough topics and she handles them with tremendous wisdom, frankness and grace. Any parent who opens this book will find a wealth of incredibly helpful information."
Dr. Cathy Pratt, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Chair, National Autism Society of America (ASA)