Winner of an i Parenting Media Award, this picture book appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism spectrum, with color photos of students demonstrating various social skills in the correct (and sometimes incorrect) way. The skills depicted are meant to be read, role-played, corrected when necessary, role-played some more and, finally, to be practiced by the student in real-life social situations. “Thought bubbles” show what people are thinking during these interactions (not always what you hoped!). Practical, engaging, and down-to-earth, this is a valuable tool to help teens navigate the often-mysterious rules of social conduct in everyday situations.
Helpful sections include:
- Conversation
- Building and Maintaining Friendships
- Asserting Your Feelings
- Conflict Resolution
- Asking Someone Out on a Date
- Dealing with School and Work
- Dealing with Mistakes
- Working with Others—Compromising
- Job Interviewing
Tabella dei contenuti
Part One—Before You Begin
The Autism Spectrum and the Importance of Visual Aids
About Social Skills Picture Books
Generalization of Skills
Part Two—Social Skills Picture Books
Non-Verbal Cues/Body Language
Welcome Versus Unwelcome
Knowing When to Stop Talking
Listening Position
Don’t be a Space Invader
Conversation
Greetings
Interrupting in Conversation
Interrupting in Class
Interrupting at Work
Starting a Conversation with Someone You Know
Getting to Know Someone New
Knowing When to Stop Being Funny
Ending a Conversation
Building and Maintaining Friendships
Sharing Friends
Avoiding Sensitive Topics and Insults
Showing Empathy and Understanding
Don’t Be the Rule Police
Asserting Your Feelings
Giving Criticism
Conflict Resolution
Teasing
Asking Someone Out on a Date
Dealing with School and Work
Dealing with the Fear of Trying Something New
Trying when it’s Hard
Accepting No or Waiting For What You Want
Dealing with Mistakes
Working with Others—Compromising
Job Interviewing
Circa l’autore
Jed Baker, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with over 12 years experience leading theraputic groups with children, adults and families. He is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school systems, providing social skills training for students with pervasive developmental disorders and learning disabilities. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training throughout the Northeast on social skills training for individuals with Asperger Sydrome and related pervasive developmental disorders.
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