Visual Techniques for Developing Social Skills

by Moyes, Rebecca

• ISBN13: 9781935274513
• ISBN10: 1935274511
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-24
• Publisher: Future Horizons Inc

Summary

This book and companion CD provide practical, hands-on strategies for teaching social skills to children with high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome. For use in both general education and special education classrooms, each chapter includes a detailed description of the social deficits of these children and ways to address them. Such issues include difficulties with understanding idioms, taking turns in conversation, understanding tone of voice, and body language. Each lesson includes explicit IEP goals, making it easy for teachers to incorporate in their current curricula. The companion CD provides printable activities and student assessment.

Author Biography

Rebecca Moyes taught public and private school for nine years and is currently an autism consultant and trainer for school districts in Pennsylvania. She has two children one of whom has Asperger's syndrome. Rebecca has Pushed four books, including I Need Help With School!, Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom, Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom, and Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms. Rebecca is a graduate of Grove City College and Penn State University. She holds a master's degree in teaching and curriculum design and development, with an emphasis on special-needs Children.

Table of Contents

Why This Book?
Important Information to Consider	p. 1
Instructions for Use: Organizing Social Groups	p. 5
Interpersonal Interactions
Using Circle Stickers to Teach Eye Contact and Attending	p. 11
Using Carpet Mats and Masking Tape to Teach Personal Space When Sitting	p. 21
Using Hula-Hoops to Teach Personal Space	p. 27
Teaching Respect for Belongings and Territories as Related to Personal Space	p. 35
Appropriate Communication
Using a Colander to Teach Filtering of Thoughts to Avoid Inappropriate Language	p. 45
Using a Pitcher to Teach Compliments as Kind Words	p. 55
Using a Speedometer to Teach Appropriate Volume and Speed When Speaking	p. 63
Using "My Turn" Cards to Teach Refraining from Interrupting	p. 71
Using a Traffic Light to Teach Students to Monitor Their Perseverative Talk	p. 79
Working Successfully with Others
Using Name Tags to Become Aware of Group Roles	p. 87
Using Colored Cellophane to Become Aware of Others' Viewpoints	p. 95
Using a Chain to Teach Understanding Consequences	p. 107
In Closing	p. 117
About the Author	p. 119
Additional Resources	p. 121
Index	p. 125
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