The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: How to Make Friends

<p><strong>Connect with friends and care for your emotions-for teens on the spectrum </strong></p><p>Social situations can feel mysterious or tricky to navigate-and if you are on the autism spectrum, they can feel overwhelming. <em>The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum</em> unlocks socialization secrets and helps you understand your feelings. Autism books for kids don't always address teenagers' needs, but the practical tips and step-by-step guides in this handbook are perfect for ages 12-16. </p><p>Learn how to handle situations like managing anxiety, starting a conversation, understanding sarcasm, and dealing with conflict. Build stronger social skills and take care of your emotional health at the same time. This guide can help you feel more confident-and more connected to people you care about. </p><p>Build new social interaction skills with: </p><ul><li><strong>Friend fundamentals</strong>-Understand what makes a good friend, and learn about informal conversation, nonverbal communication, online etiquette, and more.</li><li><strong>Social essentials</strong>-Discover strategies for joining a group activity, staying flexible, saying no when you need to, and other topics essential to autism books for kids. </li><li><strong>Insight into you</strong>-You are your friend, too! Learn to recognize and express emotions, boost your mood with positive self-talk, and more. </li></ul></p><p>Feel more confident and build valued friendships with this helpful handb