Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents With Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communications Problems

by Baker, Jed

• ISBN13: 9781931282208
• ISBN10: 193128220X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Aapc Inc

Summary

Whether it's learning how long one can look at somebody; how to shift topics, despite one's desire to stick with that all-consuming special interest; how to say no to peer pressure; or dealing with sensitive topic - it's all here ¿ and more. In this comprehensive and user-friendly book, the author translates years of experience working with students with Asperger Syndrome and social-communication difficulties. After brief introductory chapters on skills to target, instructional strategies, behavior management, promoting generalization, etc., as well as a special chapter by Brenda Smith Myles on relevant characteristics of autism spectrum disorders, the reader is presented with the essence of this must-have resource: 70 of the skills that most commonly cause difficulty for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and social-communication problems.

Table of Contents

Introduction A Brief Overview of the Book	1	(4)
Social Skills Training Groups for Children with Asperger Syndrome	5	(4)
Overview of Asperger Syndrome	9	(8)
Brenda Smith Myles
Assessment for Social Skills Training	17	(12)
Strategies for Teaching Social Skills	29	(10)
Where to Provide Skills Training: The Classroom, Small Groups, or Play-Dates	39	(16)
Behavior Management	55	(8)
Promoting Generalization	63	(10)
Skill Lessons and Activities	73	(146)
Promoting Peer Acceptance Through Sensitivity Training and Incentive Programs	219	(10)
References	229