Episode 0005-Autism Talk Radio-Growing Up on the Spectrum with Claire LaZebnik

 

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Claire LaZebnik is the co-author, with Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel PhD, of two books about autism, Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies and Hope That Can Transform a Child’s Life (Viking/Penguin) and the recently published Growing Up on the Spectrum: A Guide to Life, Love, and Learning for Teenagers and Young Adults with Asperger’s and Autism (Viking/Penguin).

On today’s show, you’ll discover:

>>Specific methods for working with kids on the spectrum in terms of achieving life skills
>>Keys to successful friendship, dating/love, improving daily life for those on the spectrum
>>What you need to know about teaching issues pertaining to sexuality
>>How to recognize and exploit your child’s strengths in difficult social settings
>>What to expect post-college: jobs, housing, managing monthly payments, marriage/relationships

Claire has also published three novels, Same As It Never Was (St Martin), Knitting under the Influence (5 Spot), and The Smart One and the Pretty One (5 Spot). She lives in Los Angeles with her TV writer husband, their four children, two dogs, two turtles, one cat, one mouse, and a frog.

Find out more about Claire at www.clairelazebnik.com