Social Skills Success for Students With Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
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Provide students the social skills instruction they need to succeed in school and in life!
Students on the autism spectrum have so much to offer our schools and communities, but they often aren’t provided with sufficient opportunity to develop to their full potential. This practical resource offers down-to-earth methods and strategies backed by evidence for enhancing the social skills of children and adolescents who have Asperger Disorder and other forms of high-functioning autism. Case studies, vignettes, classroom materials, checklists, and templates will help you:
- Deliver interventions that model desirable behaviors and provide opportunities for students to practice
- Support students in navigating social situations, forming relationships with peers and adults, and following rules and routines
- Develop, implement, and evaluate social skills intervention and support programs
Educators and specialists will appreciate how this practical and friendly resource approaches each student as a unique learner and offers ways to build multi-faceted social skill intervention and support plans for each one.
“Packed with practical, research-based activities, this book is the answer for teachers and parents. Educators will find value in the detailed processes and activities as well as the ready-to-use materials.”
—Renee Bernhardt, Supervisor of Special Education
Cherokee County School District, Canton, GA
“This is an up-to-date, practical, and practitioner-friendly resource for developing, implementing, and evaluating social skill intervention and support programs.”
—Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education
Towson University
Contents
Preface
Preface
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
About the Authors
- Chapter 1. Understanding Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Children and Youth With Asperger Disorder and Other Types of High-Functioning Autism
- Social Skill and Social Interaction
- Physical and Motor Skill Challenges
- Case Example: Stanley
- Prevalence
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 2. Social Challenges and Foundations for Successful Outcomes
- Justification for Social Skill Instruction
- Challenges to Social Skill Instruction
- Strategies for Teaching Social Skills to Children and Youth With HF/AD
- A Foundation for Social Skill Instruction
- Social Skill Instructional Targets
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 3. Social Skill and Support Methods for Learners With Asperger Disorder and High-Functioning Autism
- Fundamental Instructional Methods for Children With High-Functioning Autism
- Social Skill Instructional Steps for Building Social Skill Capacity and Social Interaction Competency
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Examples: Social Skill Instructional Targets, Skill Development Steps, and Evaluation
- Chapter 4. Sample Social Skill Development Program
- Case Example: Jackson
- Category 1: Fundamental Social Interaction, Social Relationship, and Collaboration Skill Sample Program
- Category 2: Self-Advocacy, Self-Management, and Personal Accountability Sample Program
- Category 3: School-Related Social Skills Sample Program
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 5. Generalizing Social Skills: Challenges and Strategies
- Planning for Skill Generalization and Transfer
- Planning for Skill Generalization: Role-Playing and Practice
- Planning for Skill Generalization: Coaching and Performance Feedback
- Planning for Skill Generalization: Practice and Skill Rehearsal in Everyday Settings
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 6. Supports for Structuring, Organizing, and Managing Social Learning
- Supporting and Supporting and Promoting Acquisition and Performance of New Social Skills and Developing Social Interaction Competence
- Environmental Modifications and Structuring Procedures
- Social Skill Instructional Support Methods
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 7. Peer Supports
- Creating a Foundation of Social Acceptance and Positive Attitudes
- Positive Experiences
- Peer Recruitment
- Using Peers to Create and Display Appropriate Models of Target Skills
- Peer Involvement in Role-Play and Practice
- Peer Involvement in Coaching and Performance Feedback
- Peer Involvement in Assisting Learners to Practice, Rehearse, and Generalize Social Skills in Natural Settings
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 8. Parent and Family Involvement and Support
- Communication and Collaboration
- Facilitating Ongoing Communication, Information Exchange, and Collaborative Relationships
- Building Partnership and Skill Development and Support Relationships With Parents and Families
- Selecting Levels and Types of Parent/Family Involvement
- Summary Considerations
- References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
Provide students the social skills instruction they need to succeed in school and in life!
Students on the autism spectrum have so much to offer our schools and communities, but they often aren’t provided with sufficient opportunity to develop to their full potential. This practical resource offers down-to-earth methods and strategies backed by evidence for enhancing the social skills of children and adolescents who have Asperger Disorder and other forms of high-functioning autism. Case studies, vignettes, classroom materials, checklists, and templates will help you:
- Deliver interventions that model desirable behaviors and provide opportunities for students to practice
- Support students in navigating social situations, forming relationships with peers and adults, and following rules and routines
- Develop, implement, and evaluate social skills intervention and support programs
Educators and specialists will appreciate how this practical and friendly resource approaches each student as a unique learner and offers ways to build multi-faceted social skill intervention and support plans for each one.
“Packed with practical, research-based activities, this book is the answer for teachers and parents. Educators will find value in the detailed processes and activities as well as the ready-to-use materials.”
—Renee Bernhardt, Supervisor of Special Education
Cherokee County School District, Canton, GA
“This is an up-to-date, practical, and practitioner-friendly resource for developing, implementing, and evaluating social skill intervention and support programs.”
—Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education
Towson University
Contents
Preface
Preface
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
About the Authors
- Chapter 1. Understanding Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Children and Youth With Asperger Disorder and Other Types of High-Functioning Autism
- Social Skill and Social Interaction
- Physical and Motor Skill Challenges
- Case Example: Stanley
- Prevalence
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 2. Social Challenges and Foundations for Successful Outcomes
- Justification for Social Skill Instruction
- Challenges to Social Skill Instruction
- Strategies for Teaching Social Skills to Children and Youth With HF/AD
- A Foundation for Social Skill Instruction
- Social Skill Instructional Targets
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 3. Social Skill and Support Methods for Learners With Asperger Disorder and High-Functioning Autism
- Fundamental Instructional Methods for Children With High-Functioning Autism
- Social Skill Instructional Steps for Building Social Skill Capacity and Social Interaction Competency
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Examples: Social Skill Instructional Targets, Skill Development Steps, and Evaluation
- Chapter 4. Sample Social Skill Development Program
- Case Example: Jackson
- Category 1: Fundamental Social Interaction, Social Relationship, and Collaboration Skill Sample Program
- Category 2: Self-Advocacy, Self-Management, and Personal Accountability Sample Program
- Category 3: School-Related Social Skills Sample Program
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 5. Generalizing Social Skills: Challenges and Strategies
- Planning for Skill Generalization and Transfer
- Planning for Skill Generalization: Role-Playing and Practice
- Planning for Skill Generalization: Coaching and Performance Feedback
- Planning for Skill Generalization: Practice and Skill Rehearsal in Everyday Settings
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 6. Supports for Structuring, Organizing, and Managing Social Learning
- Supporting and Supporting and Promoting Acquisition and Performance of New Social Skills and Developing Social Interaction Competence
- Environmental Modifications and Structuring Procedures
- Social Skill Instructional Support Methods
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 7. Peer Supports
- Creating a Foundation of Social Acceptance and Positive Attitudes
- Positive Experiences
- Peer Recruitment
- Using Peers to Create and Display Appropriate Models of Target Skills
- Peer Involvement in Role-Play and Practice
- Peer Involvement in Coaching and Performance Feedback
- Peer Involvement in Assisting Learners to Practice, Rehearse, and Generalize Social Skills in Natural Settings
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 8. Parent and Family Involvement and Support
- Communication and Collaboration
- Facilitating Ongoing Communication, Information Exchange, and Collaborative Relationships
- Building Partnership and Skill Development and Support Relationships With Parents and Families
- Selecting Levels and Types of Parent/Family Involvement
- Summary Considerations
- References
Index
Index
Additional materials
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Social Skills Success for Students With Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
May 2018 | 232 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 27/02/2023 | 9781544320502 | $39.95 |
| Lifetime | 27/02/2023 | 9781544320526 | $36.00 |
Provide students the social skills instruction they need to succeed in school and in life!
Students on the autism spectrum have so much to offer our schools and communities, but they often aren’t provided with sufficient opportunity to develop to their full potential. This practical resource offers down-to-earth methods and strategies backed by evidence for enhancing the social skills of children and adolescents who have Asperger Disorder and other forms of high-functioning autism. Case studies, vignettes, classroom materials, checklists, and templates will help you:
- Deliver interventions that model desirable behaviors and provide opportunities for students to practice
- Support students in navigating social situations, forming relationships with peers and adults, and following rules and routines
- Develop, implement, and evaluate social skills intervention and support programs
Educators and specialists will appreciate how this practical and friendly resource approaches each student as a unique learner and offers ways to build multi-faceted social skill intervention and support plans for each one.
“Packed with practical, research-based activities, this book is the answer for teachers and parents. Educators will find value in the detailed processes and activities as well as the ready-to-use materials.”
—Renee Bernhardt, Supervisor of Special Education
Cherokee County School District, Canton, GA
“This is an up-to-date, practical, and practitioner-friendly resource for developing, implementing, and evaluating social skill intervention and support programs.”
—Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education
Towson University
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Publisher’s Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Chapter 1. Understanding Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Children and Youth With Asperger Disorder and Other Types of High-Functioning Autism
- Social Skill and Social Interaction
- Physical and Motor Skill Challenges
- Case Example: Stanley
- Prevalence
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 2. Social Challenges and Foundations for Successful Outcomes
- Justification for Social Skill Instruction
- Challenges to Social Skill Instruction
- Strategies for Teaching Social Skills to Children and Youth With HF/AD
- A Foundation for Social Skill Instruction
- Social Skill Instructional Targets
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 3. Social Skill and Support Methods for Learners With Asperger Disorder and High-Functioning Autism
- Fundamental Instructional Methods for Children With High-Functioning Autism
- Social Skill Instructional Steps for Building Social Skill Capacity and Social Interaction Competency
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Examples: Social Skill Instructional Targets, Skill Development Steps, and Evaluation
- Chapter 4. Sample Social Skill Development Program
- Case Example: Jackson
- Category 1: Fundamental Social Interaction, Social Relationship, and Collaboration Skill Sample Program
- Category 2: Self-Advocacy, Self-Management, and Personal Accountability Sample Program
- Category 3: School-Related Social Skills Sample Program
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 5. Generalizing Social Skills: Challenges and Strategies
- Planning for Skill Generalization and Transfer
- Planning for Skill Generalization: Role-Playing and Practice
- Planning for Skill Generalization: Coaching and Performance Feedback
- Planning for Skill Generalization: Practice and Skill Rehearsal in Everyday Settings
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 6. Supports for Structuring, Organizing, and Managing Social Learning
- Supporting and Supporting and Promoting Acquisition and Performance of New Social Skills and Developing Social Interaction Competence
- Environmental Modifications and Structuring Procedures
- Social Skill Instructional Support Methods
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 7. Peer Supports
- Creating a Foundation of Social Acceptance and Positive Attitudes
- Positive Experiences
- Peer Recruitment
- Using Peers to Create and Display Appropriate Models of Target Skills
- Peer Involvement in Role-Play and Practice
- Peer Involvement in Coaching and Performance Feedback
- Peer Involvement in Assisting Learners to Practice, Rehearse, and Generalize Social Skills in Natural Settings
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Chapter 8. Parent and Family Involvement and Support
- Communication and Collaboration
- Facilitating Ongoing Communication, Information Exchange, and Collaborative Relationships
- Building Partnership and Skill Development and Support Relationships With Parents and Families
- Selecting Levels and Types of Parent/Family Involvement
- Summary Considerations
- References
- Index