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Autism adulthood : strategies and insights for a fulfilling life / by Senator, Susan.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.part I. Constructing autism adulthood: Beginning at the end ; Post twenty-two planning : facing transition ; If you want something better, create it! : employment and job training ; Home isn't built in a day ; Staffing and turning to others -- part II. Deconstructing autism adulthood: Helping your guy find his way : acquiring life skills ; The struggles of apparently high-functioning autistic adults ; Autistic adults with communication or apparent cognitive challenges ; Am I my brother's keeper? ; Autism adulthood health and safety issues ; I can never die, and other myths.LSC
Subjects: Autism spectrum disorders; Autism.; Autism spectrum disorders.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Secrets of Adulthood : Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. by Rubin, Gretchen.;
The right idea, invoked at the right time, can change our lives. Drawing from her long studies of happiness, and also from the challenges shes faced herself, Gretchen Rubin has discovered the Secrets of Adulthood that can help us manage the complexities of life. In this book, Rubin distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: SELF-HELP / Meditations; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness;
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Adulthood is a gift! [graphic novel] : a celebration of "Sarah's scribbles" / by Andersen, Sarah(Sarah C.),author,illustrator.;
"With 100 comics, 15 essays, and dozens of photos and sketches, the fifth Sarah's Scribbles book offers a rare look behind the creative process of one of the most original and beloved comic artists of a generation. A comedic companion to her first book, the bestselling Adulthood is a Myth, the artwork and writing in Adulthood is a Gift! is a celebration of the many experiences and life lessons the author has picked up in her decade of making viral, relatable, and award-winning comics and books"--
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Humorous comics.; Andersen, Sarah (Sarah C.); Adulthood; American wit and humor, Pictorial; Generation Y; Single women; Young adults;
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The adults : a novel / by Hulse, Caroline,1977-author.;
"Meet The Adults. Claire and Matt are no longer together but decide what's best for their daughter Scarlett is to have a "normal" family Christmas. They can't agree on whose idea it was to go to the Happy Forest Holiday park , or who said they should bring their new partners. But someone did--and it's too late to pull the plug. Claire brings her new boyfriend Patrick (never Pat), a seemingly sensible, eligible from a distance, Iron-Man-in-Waiting. Matt brings the new love of his life Alex, funny, smart, and extremely patient. Scarlett, who is seven, brings her imaginary friend Posey. He's a rabbit. Together the five (or six?) of them grit their teeth over Forced Fun activities, drinking a little too much after bed-time, oversharing classified secrets about their pasts and before you know it their holiday is a powder keg that ends--where this story starts--with a tearful, frightened, call to the police ... But what happened? They said they'd all be adults about this ... --
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Adulthood; Couples; Responsibility;
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Your turn : how to be an adult / by Lythcott-Haims, Julie,author.;
"Having tackled a far-reaching parenting crisis with her New York Times bestselling How to Raise an Adult, Lythcott-Haims is back with an equally powerful and persuasive book for the adult children of those hovering parents-and for everyone who struggles to be a grown-up in these challenging times"--
Subjects: Adulthood.; Adult children; Parent and adult child.;
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Untangled : guiding teenage girls through the seven transitions into adulthood / by Damour, Lisa,1970-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Adolescence.; Adolescent psychology.; Adulthood.; Teenage girls;
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Chip plays grown-up / by Frost, Maddie.;
Meet Chip, a lively penguin with big ideas, created by Maddie Frost, one of the funniest author-illustrators around! Chip doesn't want to go to bed, so he has a great idea--switching roles with Mom so he can stay up like a grown-up!Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Penguins; Bedtime; Adulthood;
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Adult drama : and other essays / by Beach, Natalie,author.; Beach, Natalie.Essays.Selections.;
Natalie Beach became an internet sensation when her essay on her toxic friendship with Instagram influencer Caroline Calloway went viral. Now, for the first time, and in her own indelible voice, Beach offers a revelatory glimpse into her own life alongside a broader cultural criticism of the world today. Through stories of heartbreak, odd jobs, political activism, existential crises and low-rise jeans, Natalie Beach explores the high stakes and absurdist comedy of coming of age in a world gone mad. Effervescent, hilarious and unflinchingly self-aware, Adult Drama marks the arrival of an electrifying new literary voice.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Essays.; Personal narratives.; Beach, Natalie.; Adulthood.; Authors, American;
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Grow the f*ck up : how to be an adult and get treated like one / by Knight, Sarah(Freelance editor),author.;
"Whether you're freshly of-age or you've been at this adulting gig for a while and haven't quite gotten the hang of it, this collection of practical, no-nonsense advice from bestselling author Sarah Knight will help you achieve your ideal grown-up form-and reap the rewards. Putting her sweary, hilarious twist on classic parental decrees like "Stop whining" and "Go clean up that mess!," Sarah teaches you essential life skills-like effectively communicating your needs and taking accountability for your actions-and then how to use those skills to turn grown-up responsibilities into daily opportunities for increased happiness, satisfaction, and success. Packed with tips, strategies, and hundreds of real-life examples of adulting wisely and well, Grow the F*ck Up is the perfect read for anyone-at any age-looking to become more independent, resourceful, and self-sufficient, and have lots of fun along the way."--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Adulthood.; Conduct of life.; Self-help techniques.; Young adults;
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Failure to launch : why your twentysomething hasn't grown up ... and what to do about it / by McConville, Mark,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From an expert in adolescent psychology comes a groundbreaking, timely, and necessary guide for parents of the 2.2 million young adults in America who are struggling to find their way in the world"--
Subjects: Adult children living with parents.; Adulthood.; Parent and adult child.; Young adults.;
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