| Description |
xiii, 242 pages ; 28 cm |
| Summary |
This is a major work that teaches authentic, appropriate social skills to students with autism as they navigate the social world. Crafting Connections not only provides concrete information on developing social skills but also instructs readers on how to assess competency, develop programs, and create social skills curricula. The book contains a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on Social Awareness, Social Communication, Social Interaction, Social Learning, and Social Relatedness. The authors present the methods and means to teach and individualize programs. Sub-skills, prerequisites, and methods of instruction are outlined for each area in a methodical, easy-to-read manner. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-242). |
| Contents |
Why play and social skills? / Ronald Leaf and Mitchell Taubman -- Teaching interactions / Mitchell Taubman, Justin Leaf, and Alyne Kuyumjian -- Social skills groups / Mitchell Taubmand and Ron Leaf -- Socialization and adolescence / Tracee Parker -- True friendships / Mitchell Taubman, ... [et al.] -- Assessment of social skills in ASD: a user's guide / B.J. Freeman -- Creating curricula: task and strategic analysis / Karen McKinnon -- The social skills taxonomy explained / Mitchell Taubman -- A social skills curriculum for individuals with ASD / Mitchell Taubman, ... [et al.] -- Social awareness -- Social communication -- Social interaction -- Social learning -- Social relatedness. |
| Subject |
Autism spectrum disorders -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Autistic children -- Education.
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Social skills in children.
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Social interaction in children.
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| Added Author |
Leaf, Ronald Burton, 1953-
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McEachin, John.
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Driscoll, Marlena.
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| ISBN |
9780975585993 |
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0975585991 |
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