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UCSB Koegel Autism Center

Growing up on the Spectrum

Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D. & Claire LaZebnik

Table of Contents

Section I: Getting Started

1. Introduction

2. Terms, Interventions, and Techniques

Section II: Making and Maintaining Good Friendships

1. Introduction and Some General Rules About Friendship

2. The Art of Conversation

3. Outings and Get-togethers

4. Parties

5. Dealing with Bullying and Peer Pressure

Section III: Making and Maintaining Successful Romantic Relationships

1. Introduction

2. Dating

3. Sex

Section IV: Making School Successful

1. Introduction

2. Middle and High School: Supported Independence

3. College

Section V: Beyond the College Years

1. Introduction

2. Jobs

3. Living Conditions

4. Legal Planning

Section IV: Improving Daily Life

1. Introduction

2. Walking Out the Door Looking Good

3. Managing Behavior

4. Managing Modern Technology

5. Improving Coexisting (aka Comorbid) Conditions

An Afterward for Educators

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