At the picnic on Friday, we were discussing a new book that is out.  I’ll send out the information so that you can check it out if you want to:

Book Teaches Children with Autism Which Behaviors Are O.K.

Best-selling author Kari Dunn Buron has a wealth of experience in working with teens and young adults living with autism. In her book A 5 Is Against the Law! Social Boundaries: Straight Up! An Honest Guide for Teens and Young Adults, she explains in simple, direct terms why certain behaviors could land teens and young adults on the spectrum in trouble with friends, or even the law.

Book Teaches Children with Autism What Behaviors Are O.K. Thursday, June 19, 2008 By: Carin Yavorcik (and which ones are not so O.K.!) The ability to act or react appropriately in social situations does not come naturally to most individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The time between childhood and adulthood is particularly critical in this respect because that's a time when society's expectations change and youth are held more responsible for their actions. Feeling awkward during this age is nothing new. But just imagine if you couldn't easily recognize social innuendos that everyone else could. As a teen or young adult, you'd feel that much more awkward and out of place, especially if some of your behaviors are perceived as threatening or scary.  Best-selling author Kari Dunn Buron has a wealth of experience in working with teens and young adults living with autism. In her book A 5 Is Against the Law! Social Boundaries: Straight Up! An Honest Guide for Teens and Young Adults, she explains in simple, direct terms why certain behaviors could land teens and young adults on the spectrum in trouble with friends, or even the law. The book has been honored as an ASA Literary Work of the Year. To learn more or purchase the book, visit Amazon.com.