High school can be challenging for any student, but it can be especially so for students on the autism spectrum. Social, emotional, and behavioral challenges often add to typical teen issues. This book help parents and teachers bridge the gaps between students and their education. It provides the practical information caregivers need so that they can provide adequate support for young adults while they are in school. This book also instructs caregivers how to prepare students for college, jobs, and other issues they may encounter in the future.

Sheila Wagner, M.Ed., received her undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, and her graduate degree in Special Education from Georgia State University. Past experience in autism began at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at Indiana University where she was an associate teacher, then demonstration teacher in the autism demonstration program and, later, an educational consultant to teachers and schools across the State of Indiana. Currently, Ms. Wagner is an autism consultant, school consultant, teacher trainer, guest lecturer, and published author of numerous articles and books. She received the Autism Society of America’s Literary Award for the first book in her inclusion series, Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism, and was named ASA’s (Greater Georgia Chapter) Professional of the Year in 2002. Ms. Wagner lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area with her husband and son.