Safety Skills for autistic adolescents

Safety Skills

Age Group : 12 years and over

Safety is a critical issue for autistic adolescents, as managing risks and moving independently in their environment can be particularly challenging. The “Safety Skills” book of the “Social Steps” series is a comprehensive guide for developing safety skills. The included stories cover a wide range of topics, like personal safety (e.g., recognizing personal safety issues, responding to strangers, and setting boundaries), home safety (e.g., following emergency procedures and exercising basic first aid), and online safety (e.g., using the internet safely and dealing with cyberbullying).

The book also addresses the broader topic of community safety through sub-topics like road safety, public behavior, self-advocacy (e.g., using communication and decision-making skills), and social safety (e.g., identifying bullying, abuse, and peer pressure). Finally, it touches on health-related safety issues, like taking care of one’s personal hygiene and identifying diseases.

Overall, “Safety Skills for autistic adolescents” is an essential tool for autistic adolescents and their parents and teachers. It provides practical advice and structured activities to help young people understand and manage safety situations confidently and independently. Through this guidebook, adolescents can develop all the necessary skills to ensure their well-being in every aspect of their daily lives.

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