Social Skills For Students With Autism

Author : Keith C Radley,Evan H. Dart
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783030916657

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Social Skills Teaching for Individuals with Autism by Keith C Radley,Evan H. Dart Pdf

This book examines current trends and practices in social skills instruction for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), focusing on empirical support of current practices and for which populations such practices have been most frequently evaluated (e.g., ages, levels of functioning). It details key practices that may be implemented as social skills teaching strategies as well as the theoretical underpinnings of the teaching strategies, relevant empirical support, and a guide to utilization supported by the empirical evaluations. These guides to utilization are a practical tool for implementation of commonly evaluated social skills teaching strategies. In addition, the book describes limitations of social skills teaching and offers recommendations for future research and intervention strategies that may overcome its current limitations. Key topics featured include: Video modeling and social skills training for individuals with ASD. Behavioral skills training for ASD. Peer-mediated teaching of persons with autism. Social narratives of individuals with ASD. Social Skills Teaching for Individuals with Autism is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and other professionals in clinical child and school psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, social work, public health, and all interrelated disciplines.

Author : Jed Baker
Publisher : Future Horizons
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781932565355

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The Social Skills Picture Book by Jed Baker Pdf

Describes in pictures the proper responses to real-life situations that youth with social communication challenges face on a daily basis.

Author : Justin B. Leaf
Publisher : Springer
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783319629957

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Handbook of Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder by Justin B. Leaf Pdf

This handbook identifies the various social deficiencies widely associated with children and youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It discusses possible causes as well as the lifelong effects if these deficiencies are not addressed. The handbook presents current behavioral and curriculum-based methods for assessing social deficits. Chapters examine the various interventions that have been used to improve social skills and behavior, including video modeling, peer-mediated interventions, and script fading. Chapters also assess various interventions using empirically based procedures, evaluate the research of each of these procedures, provide guidelines for treatment planning, and offer clinical recommendations. The handbook concludes with future directions for the development of both social behavior and clinical social skills interventions. Topics featured in the Handbook include: Impairments in social behavior that may result in negative outcomes such as depression, loneliness, and suicide in individuals with ASD. Bullying among youth with ASD. Behavioral skills training to promote social behavior of individuals with ASD. The Early Start Denver Model approach to helping young children with ASD. The implementation of social skills groups for individuals diagnosed with ASD. The Handbook of Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians/professionals, and graduate students in clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, behavioral therapy, and social work, as well as such interrelated disciplines as child and adolescent psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine/therapy, pediatrics, and special education/educational psychology.

Author : Fred Frankel,Jeffrey J. Wood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118108611

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Social Skills Success for Students with Autism / Asperger's by Fred Frankel,Jeffrey J. Wood Pdf

The only evidence-based program available for teaching social skills to adolescents with autism spectrum disorders Two nationally known experts in friendship formation and anxiety management address the social challenges faced by adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The book helps educators instruct youth on conversing with others, displaying appropriate body language, managing anxiety, initiating and participating in get-togethers, and more. The book is filled with helpful information on ASD to aid teachers who have received little training on the topic. Extremely practical, the book includes lesson plans, checklists, and sidebars with helpful advice. Based on UCLA's acclaimed PEERS program, the only evidence-based approach to teaching social skills to adolescents with ASD Contains best practices for working with parents, which is the key to helping kids learn social skills The authors discuss the pros and cons of teaching students with ASD in educational settings like full inclusion (good for academics but bad for social skills) and pull-out special day classes (where the reverse is true) Provides a much-needed book for teachers at all levels for helping students develop the skills they need to be successful.

Author : Raelene Dundon
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781784508388

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Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Using Minecraft® by Raelene Dundon Pdf

This comprehensive and accessible guide contains everything that needs to be known in order to set up and run a Minecraft® Social Group for children with autism spectrum disorders. Minecraft®, often described as 'digital Lego', provides an ideal forum to help children with autism and related conditions to develop social and communication skills. This book offers guidance on how to use the game to support the learning of social and emotional concepts such as having a conversation, showing interest in others and understanding another person's point of view. With over 150 pages of photocopiable and downloadable session plans, visuals and handouts, this manual is essential reading for professionals working with autism who are interested in introducing Minecraft® to support social skill development in their students.

Author : Wendy Ashcroft,Angie Delloso,Anne Quinn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000503296

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Social Skills Games and Activities for Kids With Autism by Wendy Ashcroft,Angie Delloso,Anne Quinn Pdf

Social Skills Games and Activities for Kids With Autism provides complete instructions for using fun, engaging games and activities to teach social skills to children with autism spectrum disorders. The games include directions for assessing skills such as asking for toys, getting the attention of others, reading nonverbal gestures, understanding perspectives, and cooperating to solve problems. Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, the book takes teachers through motivating, prompting, shaping, modeling, and reinforcing social skills while playing the games and helping students learn to participate in other activities such as demonstrating the social skill in role plays and the natural environment. Perfect for teachers struggling to help their students with autism learn to interact socially with their peers, these games are sure to become a much-loved part of students' daily routines.

Author : Jed E. Baker,Brenda Smith Myles
Publisher : Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781931282208

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Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-communication Problems by Jed E. Baker,Brenda Smith Myles Pdf

Finally a social skills program that covers all the bases! Whether it's learning how long one can look at somebody without being accused of staring; 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 a sensitive topic - it's all here... and more. In this comprehensive and user friendly book, the author translates years of experience working with students wiht 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-communications problems. The presentation of each skill consists of a reproducible skill handout, as well as activity sheets listing ways teachers and parents can demonstrate, practice, and reinforce the skill in the classroom and at home. A concluding chapter on promoting peer acceptance offers sensitivity training programs for both students of various age groups and school staff, making this a complete social skills training package for students of all ages.

Author : JoEllen Cumpata,Susan Fell
Publisher : Future Horizons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781935274117

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A Quest for Social Skills for Students with Autism Or Asperger's by JoEllen Cumpata,Susan Fell Pdf

Why start a social skills program? The question is not why, but why not? With inclusive education becoming the norm in schools nationwide, teachers often struggle to address students' non-academic needs--but teachers need ready-to-use lessons that won't interfere with their curriculum. QUEST (Questioning, Understanding, and Exploring Social Skills and Pragmatic Language Together) is a social skills program created to help middle school students with ASD who struggle with pragmatic language and social skills. Developed by a school social worker and speech language pathologist, the program uses an intensive, proactive approach to teaching social skills, combining written instruction with games, activities, and student interaction. Six helpful units--School Survival Basics, Understanding and Managing Emotion, Communication Skills, Making Friends and Interacting with Peers, Personal Safety, Vocational Readiness--can be implemented either chronologically or on their own. Evidence-based research supports the methods used and students have a great time learning-by-doing, through role-play and real-world experience. Parents are kept in the loop with email updates and evaluations. Everyone wins with this program! Best of all, the book includes a CD of printable worksheets, letters, forms, and more! QUEST covers: Greetings, Paying Attention, Daily Hygiene, Asking for Help, Understanding Feelings, Getting Angry/Calming Down, Managing Stress, Starting a Conversation, Making and Keeping Friends, Gossip, Bullying, and Teasing, Resisting Peer Pressure, Dating, Internet and E-mail Safety, and many more!

Author : Marjorie H. Charlop,Russell Lang,Mandy Rispoli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783319725000

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Play and Social Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Marjorie H. Charlop,Russell Lang,Mandy Rispoli Pdf

This book discusses the deficits in the development and presentation of play behavior and social skills that are considered central characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The book explains why play provides an important context for social interactions and how its absence can further exacerbate social deficits over time. It highlights the critical roles of social skills in development, and the social, cognitive, communication, and motor components of play. Chapters offer conceptually and empirically sound play and social skills interventions for children with ASD. Play activities using diverse materials and including interactions with peers and parents are designed to promote positive, effective social behaviors and encourage continued development. The book provides unique strategies that can be tailored to fit individual children’s strengths and deficits. Topics featured in this book include: Naturalistic Teaching Strategies (NaTS) for developing play and social skills. Teaching play and social skills with video modeling. Peer-mediated intervention (PMI) strategies that promote positive social interactions between children with ASD and their peers. Visual Activity Schedules and Scripts. Parent-implemented play and social skills intervention. Play and Social Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians, and graduate students in clinical child and school psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, social work, public health, and related psychology, education, and behavioral health fields.

Author : Carol Gray
Publisher : Future Horizons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 188547766X

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The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray Pdf

Takes autistic children step by step through everyday activities.

Author : Andy Bondy,Mary Jane Weiss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 1606130110

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Teaching Social Skills to People with Autism by Andy Bondy,Mary Jane Weiss Pdf

Difficulties with social skills are among the biggest challenges for children with autism. This landmark, research-based essay collection is an overview of the best practices for teaching social skills to people with autism. Thirteen contributors include well known professionals who describe what works best for learners with autism: - parent training to increase their toddler's engagement & play - combining approaches in small group settings with typically developing peers - targeting core deficits of autism with Pivotal Response Treatment - using conversational scripts, video modeling, and peer-mediated interventions - employing naturalistic teaching strategies Behavior analysts, teachers, early interventionists, SLPs, graduate students, and anyone who instructs other professionals how to teach children with autism can consult this book to find tried-and-true approaches to teaching social skills. Parents, too, may wish to consult this book if they are seeking a more effective approach to helping their child master social skills.

Author : Peter F. Gerhardt,Daniel Bernard Crimmins
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 1598570609

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Social Skills and Adaptive Behavior in Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Peter F. Gerhardt,Daniel Bernard Crimmins Pdf

Coordinated by the highly respected Organization for Autism Research, this accessible text from 20+ top experts lays out current research and best-practice recommendations for promoting social skills and adaptive behavior in students with autism.

Author : Kelly McKinnon,Janis Krempa
Publisher : DRL BOOKS
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Autism
ISBN : 0966526694

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Social Skills Solutions by Kelly McKinnon,Janis Krempa Pdf

Teaching Social Skills to Children Diagnosed with Autism.

Author : Sue Larkey,Sue Lakey Gay von Ess
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Asperger's syndrome
ISBN : 0646537326

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Developing Social Skills by Sue Larkey,Sue Lakey Gay von Ess Pdf

Author : Pam Britton Reese,Nena C. Challenner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Autism
ISBN : 0760604991

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Autism & PDD by Pam Britton Reese,Nena C. Challenner Pdf

Workbook for teaching reading skills and a special dictionary accompanied by 8 packets of flash cards (stapled but perforated for separating). Issued in blue plastic container.