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6. Promoting Physical and Mental Health

       Why health is a particular concern with ASD

       How child and adult health providers differ

       Preparing your youth for adult medical providers

       Successfully engaging adult-focused providers

       Helping to manage chronic conditions

       Helping to manage new/unexpected conditions

       Preventing health problems

       Final thoughts on your role

       Take-home pearls

       7. Promoting Social Adaptation

       The gamut of social relationships

       How can you help maintain high school friendships?

       What constitutes a good support group?

       How can you deal with your youth’s online “communities”?

       What dating advice do autistic young adults need?

       How can you protect your youth from victimization?

       How can you protect your youth from trouble with the law?

       Take-home pearls

       8. A Summary of Helpful Supports

       Youth supports to consider

       Getting your youth on board

       What should you look for in a supportive professional?

       What support programs would be helpful for your youth?

       How can the government help?

       What to look for in a supportive friend or family member

       Should you go to a support group?

       What is respite and where do you get some?

       What next?

       Take-home pearls

       PART 3: Preparing for the Future

       9. Planning for the Long Term: Financial Aspects

       How can you plan for the long term when youth outcomes are uncertain?

       How should you save for your youth’s future needs?

       How much should you tell your youth about financial matters?

       Should you apply for guardianship or financial power of attorney?

       How can you ensure government benefits continue beyond your death?

       Should you involve a trust company?

       What needs to be included in your will?

       Take-home pearls

       10. Planning for the Long Term: Social Aspects

       Can’t this wait until we sort out education and employment?

       What happens if my son or daughter loses close friends?

       How can you connect your youth with supportive communities?

       What are some options for living away from home?

       What is required for my youth to live independently?

       How do you decide on the best living arrangements with your youth?

       How do you judge the degree of support your youth needs?

       What about having your youth live with a family member?

       Will my son or daughter ever marry?

       Take-home pearls

       11. Resilience, Realistic Hope, and Avoiding Burnout

       Transition to adulthood is a family affair

       Recognizing burnout

       Helpful actions and attitudes to reduce burnout

       Attending to your partner

       Helping your autistic youth’s siblings cope

       Your youth’s place in the family and resilience

       Course corrections on the road to adulthood

       Finding realistic hope

       Take-home

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