Boyfriends & Girlfriends: A Guide to Dating for People With Disabilities

Everyone knows that dipping your toe in the dating pond can be a little intimidating without first seeking some expert advice. And thats exactly what Terri Couwenhoven delivers in her new book written expressly for teens and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Boyfriends & Girlfriends explains the dos and donts of dating and validates their normal age-appropriate desire for companionship and romance. The book covers the biggest questions and smallest concerns of every would-be dater including: - Who is an appropriate dating partner & who is not - How to read signals & judge whether the interest is mutual - How to ask someone out on a date - How to turn down a date - How to handle rejection - What sexual feelings are - How to work through problems in a relationship - What to do when a relationship is not working Written and illustrated for a hi/lo reader Boyfriends & Girlfriends is perfect for anyone who is already in a relationship ready to start one or still only dreaming about it. The guide is also an informative read for parents counselors and other support providers.