Social Skills Training for Children With Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism
, by White, Susan WilliamsNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781462515332 | 1462515339
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/9/2013
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.