| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xi, 244 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Jossey-Bass teacher. |
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Jossey-Bass teacher.
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| Summary |
"The only evidence-based program available for teaching social skills to adolescents with autism spectrum disordersTwo 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"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is autism spectrum disorder? -- Making inclusion more successful for students with autism -- Classroom management and social skills groups -- Helping students expand their interests -- Improving comprehension of figurative language -- Improving conversational comprehension -- Improving social conversations -- Helping students choose friends -- Understanding and assessing anxiety -- Interventions to reduce anxiety and outbursts -- Preventing and dealing with victimization -- Working with peer mentors. |
| Subject |
Youth with autism spectrum disorders -- Education.
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Youth with autism spectrum disorders -- Behavior modification.
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Social skills in adolescence.
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| Added Author |
Wood, Jeffrey J., 1972-
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| ISBN |
9780470952382 paperback |
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0470952385 paperback |
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