Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals With Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism Autism and Related Disorders

by McAfee, Jeanette

• ISBN13: 9781885477828
• ISBN10: 1885477821
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

Summary

Pediatrician Jeanie McAfee originally created this user-friendly social curriculum for her daughter Rachel, who was diagnosed with Asperger's at age ten. Since then, it has become a staple for parents and educators. It addresses the most urgent problems facing those with Asperger's Syndrome, high-functioning autism, and related disorders. Dr. McAfee covers how to increase communication skills, recognize and cope with emotions, recognize and prevent stress, develop abstract thinking skills, address behavioral problems, and much more. Tasks are broken down into small steps, repeated until they are mastered, then generalized. Helpful handouts, templates, and forms will help keep teachers and learners on track.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
Dr. Tony Attwood
Author's Note	xiii
Acknowledgements	xv
Introduction	xix
How to Use This Book	xxiii
A Brief Overview of Asperger's Syndrome and High functioning Autism	xxviii
SECTION ONE: Recognizing and Coping with One's Own Emotions	1	(56)
Introduction: Recognizing and Coping with One's Own Emotions	3	(2)
Recognizing a Simple Emotion Redirecting Negative Thoughts to Positive Thoughts	5	(3)
Recognizing and Labeling More Emotions Linking Nonverbal Clues to Emotions	8	(8)
Expressing Emotions Quantifying Emotions on a Continuum	16	(7)
Stress I -- Data Collection. Recognizing Stress Signals and Causes and Effects of Stress	23	(10)
Stress II -- Self-Monitoring Stress Levels Relaxation Strategies	33	(15)
Stress III -- Stress Prevention	48	(9)
SECTION TWO: Communication and Social Skills	57	(156)
Introduction: Communication and Social Skills	59	(5)
Basic Conversational Responses	64	(7)
Recognizing and Interpreting Nonverbal and Contextual Clues in Other People	71	(16)
Greetings and Goodbyes	87	(7)
Initiating Conversations	94	(8)
Using Nonverbal Conversational Skills Making SENSE in Conversations	102	(7)
Recognizing and Using Tone of Voice Clues	109	(7)
Conversational Manners	116	(22)
Making Introductions	138	(5)
Public vs. Private	143	(15)
Offering and Asking for Help	158	(15)
Giving and Receiving Compliments	173	(9)
Resolving Conflicts. Sharing Negative Feelings and Opinions	182	(31)
SECTION THREE: Abstract Thinking Skills	213	(16)
Introduction: Abstract Thinking Skills	215	(1)
Figurative Speech	216	(13)
SECTION FOUR: Behavioral Issues	229	(30)
Introduction: Behavioral Issues	231	(1)
Behavioral Terms Used in this Book	232	(3)
A Brief Look at Reinforcement	235	(5)
Hidden Causes of Problem Behaviors	240	(6)
Program 20: Compliance	246	(13)
APPENDICES	259	(88)
Appendix A: Additional Resource Materials	261	(6)
Appendix B: Handouts	267	(42)
Appendix C: Templates	309	(16)
Appendix D: Program Tracking Forms	325	(8)
Appendix E: Glossary	333	(14)
Index	347