Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

• Author(s): Susan Williams White,
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Pages: 182
• ISBN_10: 1462515339
  ISBN_13: 9781462515332
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Psychology / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders , Education / Special Education / Behavioral, Emotional & Social Disabilities , Medical / Psychiatry / Child & Adolescent , Social Science / Social Work , Psychology / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent ,

Description:... 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.