Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Special Education, Socially Handicapped, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health
| Author: | Susan Williams White, PhD | ISBN: | 9781609182113 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | August 3, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Susan Williams White, PhD |
| ISBN: | 9781609182113 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | August 3, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
This practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings. Numerous case examples illustrate common social difficulties experienced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and Asperger syndrome; the impact on peer relationships, school performance, and behavior; and how social skills training can help. Chapters delve into the nuts and bolts of teaching and reinforcing core skills in classroom, small-group, or individual contexts, emphasizing ways to tailor interventions to each individual's needs. Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
This practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings. Numerous case examples illustrate common social difficulties experienced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and Asperger syndrome; the impact on peer relationships, school performance, and behavior; and how social skills training can help. Chapters delve into the nuts and bolts of teaching and reinforcing core skills in classroom, small-group, or individual contexts, emphasizing ways to tailor interventions to each individual's needs. Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
