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BOOKS ABOUT SOCIAL SKILLS

204 Fold & Say for Social Skills

Mahler, D.E.

A collection of little books presenting everyday social

situations from school, home, and the community. Each 8 1/2"

x 11" story folds into a 4

Develops Social Skills:

501 TV

Hodges, D.

These books are perfect for parents (and grandparents) who

occasionally wonder if the kids are watching too much TV.

Even if your children don’t watch any TV you will love these

books. The ideas are brilliant, and many activities allow a

parent to set up t

proceed unassisted.

501 fun, creative and educational ways to keep them

entertained no matter what the season, or time of day.

1001 great ideas for Teaching and Raising children with

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Notbohm

Winner of a Teacher's' Choice Award, the first editio

book has already become a bestseller throughout the autism

community. Now, in this expanded edition, authors Ellen

Notbohm and Veronica Zysk have added over 400 new ideas,

which are complemented by a new layout specially designed

to enhance the r

and professionals can bypass countless hours spent seeking

answers to the day

ABOUT SOCIAL SKILLS

204 Fold & Say for Social Skills

Mahler, D.E.



x 11" story folds into a 4-page mini-storybook.

Develops Social Skills:

● Students look at/read about a common social

situation, decide on an outcome and then tell, write,

or draw a picture of what happens next.

● Students answer one to five questions about the

situation.

● Each question helps the students focus on the

feelings of the people involved in the activity and to

explore other possible story outcomes.

501 TV-free Activities for Kids

Hodges, D.





parent to set up the game, and then leave the children to

proceed unassisted.




Autism Spectrum Disorders

Notbohm, E., Zysk, V.

Winner of a Teacher's' Choice Award, the first editio





to enhance the reader's' experience. With this book, parents


answers to the day-to-day challenges of autism.



Students look at/read about a common social

situation, decide on an outcome and then tell, write,

Students answer one to five questions about the

ocus on the

feelings of the people involved in the activity and to





he game, and then leave the children to




Winner of a Teacher's' Choice Award, the first edition of this





eader's' experience. With this book, parents


Autism and PDD Social Skills Lessons

Reese, P.B., Challener, B.C.

Autism and PDD Intermediate Series


Autism & PDD


The ready

ways to handle social situations. Some of the social

situations teach social communication (e.g., "Here are

some ways I can greet people") and some teach social self

control (e.g., "Here some thing

noisy"). Each social option is supported by a picture.

Students' social interactions improve as they learn several

forms of socially acceptable responses.

Autism and PDD Social Skills Lessons


● Health & Hygiene

● Secondary Schools

● Vocational

Autism and PDD Intermediate Series


● Communication

● Controlling Behavior

● Healthy Habits

● Special Events and Activities

Autism and PDD Primary series


● Behavior

● Community

● Getting Along

● Home

● School

Autism & PDD - Expanding Social Options


The ready-to-use, one-page lessons give students multiple




control (e.g., "Here some things I can do when it is too



forms of socially acceptable responses.

Expanding Social Options

page lessons give students multiple




s I can do when it is too



Beyond the WAll - Personal Experiences with

Autism and Aspergers

Shore, S.

This honest, courageous book, written by a person with

high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, offers

so much more than the traditional autobiography.

Drawing on personal and professional experience,

Stephen Shore, who is currently completing his doctoral

degree in special education, combines three voices to

create a touching and, at the same time, highly

informative book for professionals as well as individuals

who have Asperger Syndrome. Get a unique perspective

on AS across the years!

Comic strip Conversations

Gray, C.

Carol Gray combines stick-figures with "conversation

symbols" to illustrate what people say and think during

conversations. Showing what people are thinking

reinforces that others have independent thoughts

concept spectrum children don't intuitively understand.

Children can also recognize that, although people s

one thing, they may think something quite different

another concept foreign to "concrete-thinking" children.

Children can draw their own "comic strips" to show

what they are thinking and feeling about events or

people. Different colors can represent different states

of mind. These deceptively simple comic strips can

reveal as well as convey quite a lot of substantive

information.

Coping: A Survival Guide for People with Asperger SyndromeSegar, M. The book, ‘Coping: A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome’ was written by Marc Segar. This is a valuable piece of writing which is worthy of as wide a readership as possible and so was made available on the Web, at http://wwwusers.cs.york.ac.uk/~alistair/survival. This is a printable copy of the book, also available online at http://wwwusers.cs.york.ac.uk/~alistair/survival.pdf

Personal Experiences with

This honest, courageous book, written by a person with

functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, offers

so much more than the traditional autobiography.

Drawing on personal and professional experience,

ting his doctoral

degree in special education, combines three voices to

create a touching and, at the same time, highly

informative book for professionals as well as individuals

who have Asperger Syndrome. Get a unique perspective

figures with "conversation

to illustrate what people say and think during

conversations. Showing what people are thinking

reinforces that others have independent thoughts - a

concept spectrum children don't intuitively understand.

Children can also recognize that, although people say

one thing, they may think something quite different -

thinking" children.

Children can draw their own "comic strips" to show

what they are thinking and feeling about events or

ifferent states

of mind. These deceptively simple comic strips can

reveal as well as convey quite a lot of substantive

Coping: A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome

The book, ‘Coping: A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome’ was written by Marc Segar. This is a valuable piece of writing which is worthy of as wide a readership as possible and so

/~alistair/survival. This is a printable copy of the book, also available online at http://www-

Developing Talents: Careers for individuals with

Aspergers

Grandin T., Duffy, K.

This career planning guide is written specifically for high

functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism

spectrum, their families, teachers, and counselors. The

two authors weave together a unique blend of information

and advice based on personal experiences. Temple

Grandin draws from her own experience with autism

spectrum disorders and her professional career, and Kate

Duffy uses her expertise on employment issues and the

mother of two teenagers with autistic-like behaviors. The

result is an extremely useful and practical book that

introduces step-by-step processes for the job search with

a major section on the impact ASD has in the workplace,

including managing sensory problems, how to nurture and

turn talents and special interests into paid wor

are particularly suited to individuals on the spectrum, and

much more. First-hand accounts of job experiences and

advice from individuals representing a broad range of

careers particularly suited for high-functioning individuals

on the autism spectrum round off this exciting new

resource.

Exceptional Learners

Pearson Canada

This general introduction to the characteristics of

exceptional learners and their education emphasizes

classroom practices, as well as the psychological,

sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and

giftedness. In it, readers see how to make conn

between the concepts in the text and the real world of the

classroom through people connections, classroom

connections, and field connections. The perfect blend of

up-to-date research on hot topics in special education

today, and the classic studies that define the field, the

book is appropriate for both undergraduates and

graduate students, and useful in both general and special

education teacher preparation programs.

Developing Talents: Careers for individuals with

This career planning guide is written specifically for high-

functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism

spectrum, their families, teachers, and counselors. The

two authors weave together a unique blend of information

experiences. Temple

Grandin draws from her own experience with autism

spectrum disorders and her professional career, and Kate

Duffy uses her expertise on employment issues and the

like behaviors. The

remely useful and practical book that

step processes for the job search with

a major section on the impact ASD has in the workplace,

including managing sensory problems, how to nurture and

turn talents and special interests into paid work, jobs that

are particularly suited to individuals on the spectrum, and

hand accounts of job experiences and

advice from individuals representing a broad range of

functioning individuals

spectrum round off this exciting new

This general introduction to the characteristics of

exceptional learners and their education emphasizes

classroom practices, as well as the psychological,

sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and

giftedness. In it, readers see how to make connections

between the concepts in the text and the real world of the

classroom through people connections, classroom

connections, and field connections. The perfect blend of

date research on hot topics in special education

s that define the field, the

book is appropriate for both undergraduates and

graduate students, and useful in both general and special

Finding Our Way

Sakai, K.

This book, written by the mother of three childrethe autism spectrum, targets the major issues

families face in creating a comfortable environment for every family member. With a balance of heartwarming and side-splitting humor, the author

presents countless practical tools for dealing with everything from home-school relations to organization to just getting through a trip to the

grocery store.

Friendships: The Aspie Way

Lawson, W.

This book describes the friendship experiences of

individuals with Asperger Syndrome. It is a little book

that packs a powerful message: how to recognise,

share, nurture, value, enjoy, cope with, avoid and

break friendships

Helping the child who doesn't fit in

Duke, M.P., Nowicki, S.

Helping The Child Who Doesn't Fit In, psychologists

Stephen Nowicki, Jr. and Marshall P.Duke offer

parents, teachers, and caretakers a guide to the

puzzle of social rejection and its’ relationship to non

verbal language

How Rude

Packer, Dr. A. J.

Here's an etiquette book that teens will want to

read—because it keeps them laughing, doesn't

preach, and deals with issues that matter to them, as

teens themselves reported in a nationwide survey.

This book, written by the mother of three children on the autism spectrum, targets the major issues

families face in creating a comfortable environment for every family member. With a balance of heart-

splitting humor, the author

presents countless practical tools for dealing with school relations to

organization to just getting through a trip to the

This book describes the friendship experiences of

individuals with Asperger Syndrome. It is a little book

that packs a powerful message: how to recognise,

share, nurture, value, enjoy, cope with, avoid and

Helping The Child Who Doesn't Fit In, psychologists

Stephen Nowicki, Jr. and Marshall P.Duke offer

ers, and caretakers a guide to the

puzzle of social rejection and its’ relationship to non

Here's an etiquette book that teens will want to

because it keeps them laughing, doesn't

h issues that matter to them, as

teens themselves reported in a nationwide survey.

How to be Yourself in a World That’s Different

Yoshida Y.

How to Be Yourself in a World that's Different is an

accessible guide to Asperger's syndrome (AS) written

for young readers who have been diagnosed with AS

and autism spectrum conditions. The book features

clear explanations of the condition, including sym

that are common to people on the autism spectrum,

such as a hypersensitivity to touch and difficulties with

balance and coordination.

How to find Work That Works for People with

Asperger Syndrome

Hawkins, G.

The ultimate guide for getting people with Asperger

Syndrome into the workplace and keeping them there.

For those who want to help somebody with Asperger

Syndrome find and keep a satisfying job, this book is a

vital tool. Gail Hawkins guides readers throu

entire process of gaining employment, from building a

supportive team, identifying and addressing workplace

challenges, to securing an appropriate post. Including

practical tips on topics such as finding potential

employers and creating a dazzling CV, as well as

sensitive advice on assessing when somebody is ready

for work, and how, when and where to disclose a

disability to an employer, Hawkins' well-tested

approach aims to provide all the information needed for

a fast, realistic, and successful path to fulfilling

employment.

Inside Out: What Makes a Person with Social

Cognitive Deficits Tick?

Garcia Winner, M.

This book is where to start to learn more about how

social problems connect to academic problems, such as

reading comprehension and written expression. The

book introduces Michelle's ILAUGH model, which

provides a way to pinpoint specific areas of challenges

that a student may face and how these affect school,

work and social interaction. For ages K-adulthood and

beyond, this also provides insight on what information

we expect students to develop "naturally" to become

strong learners.

How to be Yourself in a World That’s Different

How to Be Yourself in a World that's Different is an

accessible guide to Asperger's syndrome (AS) written

for young readers who have been diagnosed with AS

and autism spectrum conditions. The book features

clear explanations of the condition, including symptoms

that are common to people on the autism spectrum,

such as a hypersensitivity to touch and difficulties with

How to find Work That Works for People with

The ultimate guide for getting people with Asperger

Syndrome into the workplace and keeping them there.

For those who want to help somebody with Asperger

Syndrome find and keep a satisfying job, this book is a

vital tool. Gail Hawkins guides readers through the

entire process of gaining employment, from building a

supportive team, identifying and addressing workplace

challenges, to securing an appropriate post. Including

practical tips on topics such as finding potential

V, as well as

sensitive advice on assessing when somebody is ready

for work, and how, when and where to disclose a

tested

approach aims to provide all the information needed for

h to fulfilling

Inside Out: What Makes a Person with Social

This book is where to start to learn more about how

social problems connect to academic problems, such as

ten expression. The

book introduces Michelle's ILAUGH model, which

provides a way to pinpoint specific areas of challenges

that a student may face and how these affect school,

adulthood and

insight on what information

we expect students to develop "naturally" to become

Handouts and IEP goal suggestions are provided at the

end of each ILAUGH chapter. Also included are chapters

on starting social groups and the connection bet

social thinking and reading comprehension.

Let’s Talk Emotions

Cardon, T.A.

The often overlooked area of emotions, which poses a

major challenge for children with autism spectrum and

other social cognitive challenges, receives major

emphasis in this collection of easy-to-use activities for

children ages 4-18. Children learn to identify and

respond to their own feelings as well as the feelings of

others, thereby improving their chances of maintaining

and establishing fulfilling and successful social

relationships.

Life Skills Activities for Special Children

Mannix, D.

This book offers teachers and parents a unique

collection of 190 ready-to-use activities complete with

student worksheets, discussion questions, and

evaluation suggestions to help exceptional students

acquire the basic skills needed to achieve independence

and success in everyday life. Each of the book's

activities focuses on specific skills within the context of

real-life situations and includes complete teacher

instructions for effective use, from objective and

introduction through optional extension acti

methods to assess student learning. The book includes

numerous reproducible parent letters which can be sent

home to help parents reinforce these lessons while children are away from school.

My Book of Full Feelings

Jaffe A.V., Gardner, L.

This book will help teach children to identify, access

the intensity of, and respond appropriately to,

their emotions.

Handouts and IEP goal suggestions are provided at the

end of each ILAUGH chapter. Also included are chapters

on starting social groups and the connection between

social thinking and reading comprehension.

The often overlooked area of emotions, which poses a

major challenge for children with autism spectrum and

other social cognitive challenges, receives major

use activities for

ntify and

respond to their own feelings as well as the feelings of

others, thereby improving their chances of maintaining

and establishing fulfilling and successful social

Life Skills Activities for Special Children

This book offers teachers and parents a unique

use activities complete with

student worksheets, discussion questions, and

evaluation suggestions to help exceptional students

acquire the basic skills needed to achieve independence

and success in everyday life. Each of the book's

activities focuses on specific skills within the context of

life situations and includes complete teacher

instructions for effective use, from objective and

introduction through optional extension activities and

methods to assess student learning. The book includes

numerous reproducible parent letters which can be sent

home to help parents reinforce these lessons while

This book will help teach children to identify, access

the intensity of, and respond appropriately to,

Navigating the Social World

McAfee, J.

Pediatrician Jeanie McAfee originally created this user

friendly social curriculum for her daughter Rachel, who

was diagnosed with Asperger's at age ten. Since then, it

has become a staple for parents and educators. It

addresses the most urgent problems facing those with

Asperger's Syndrome, high-functioning autism, and

related disorders.

Dr. McAfee covers how to:

● increase communication skills

● recognize and cope with emotions

● recognize and prevent stress

● develop abstract thinking skills

● address behavioral problems

Tasks are broken down into small steps, repeated until

they are mastered, then generalized. Helpful handouts,

templates, and forms will help keep teachers and

learners on track.

Now I Get It! - Social Stories that Build Confidence

and demonstrate appropriate behavior

Aviram, J.

One of a set of practical social story books that

demonstrate appropriate behavior and build self esteem.

The stories teach social skills and prepare chil

everyday situations and events. Children learn how to

deal with events and social situations beforehand. There

have been wonderful results with these stories which

provide children with coping strategies in their everyday

lives.

Comprehension questions are included at the end of

each story to ensure further reinforcement and

understanding of appropriate behaviors. Children

respond excellently to these beautifully illustrated daily

experiences. The characters in this book model

appropriate behavior on the playground and at the

beach.

Pediatrician Jeanie McAfee originally created this user-

friendly social curriculum for her daughter Rachel, who

was diagnosed with Asperger's at age ten. Since then, it

has become a staple for parents and educators. It

cing those with

functioning autism, and

recognize and cope with emotions

develop abstract thinking skills

Tasks are broken down into small steps, repeated until

they are mastered, then generalized. Helpful handouts,

templates, and forms will help keep teachers and

Social Stories that Build Confidence

and demonstrate appropriate behavior

One of a set of practical social story books that

demonstrate appropriate behavior and build self esteem.

The stories teach social skills and prepare children for

everyday situations and events. Children learn how to

deal with events and social situations beforehand. There

have been wonderful results with these stories which

provide children with coping strategies in their everyday

Comprehension questions are included at the end of

each story to ensure further reinforcement and

understanding of appropriate behaviors. Children

respond excellently to these beautifully illustrated daily

experiences. The characters in this book model

ropriate behavior on the playground and at the

Power Cards

Gagnon, E.

This step-by-step book shows parents and educators

how to help change an unwanted or inappropriate

behavior by capitalizing on the special interests that

characterize children and youth with AS. A brief,

motivational text related to the child's special int

a highly admired person is combined with an illustration

and made into a bookmark - or business card

POWER CARD that the youth can refer to whenever

necessary. For younger children the special interest or

hero is worked into a brief story.

Pretending to be Normal

Holliday Willey, L.

The story of a woman who, after years of self

learned to embrace her Asperger's syndrome traits.

Liane Holliday Willey shares the daily struggles and

challenges that face those who have Asperger's

syndrome. It includes coping strategies and guidance

for a range of situations.

R.D.I. With children, Adolescents and Adults

Gutstein, S., Sheely, R.K.

This volume contains over 200 enjoyable and

stimulating activities and exercises ranging over the

entire gamut of social and emotional development,

and is applicable to anyone, regardless of diagnosis,

but will be particularly valuable for those on the

autism spectrum. Activities can be undertaken

independently, or with a teacher or therapist, and a

full schema for the evaluation of progress and

objectives is included. A companion website, free to

purchasers provides a wealth of further information

and support.

step book shows parents and educators

how to help change an unwanted or inappropriate

behavior by capitalizing on the special interests that

characterize children and youth with AS. A brief,

motivational text related to the child's special interest or

a highly admired person is combined with an illustration

or business card-sized

POWER CARD that the youth can refer to whenever

necessary. For younger children the special interest or

The story of a woman who, after years of self-doubt,

learned to embrace her Asperger's syndrome traits.

Liane Holliday Willey shares the daily struggles and

challenges that face those who have Asperger's

drome. It includes coping strategies and guidance

R.D.I. With children, Adolescents and Adults

This volume contains over 200 enjoyable and

stimulating activities and exercises ranging over the

entire gamut of social and emotional development,

and is applicable to anyone, regardless of diagnosis,

but will be particularly valuable for those on the

ism spectrum. Activities can be undertaken

independently, or with a teacher or therapist, and a

full schema for the evaluation of progress and

objectives is included. A companion website, free to

purchasers provides a wealth of further information

Ready-To- Use social Skills Leisure and Activities

Began Weltmann, R.

This unique Library gives teachers and specialists a

stimulating, systematic way to develop positive social

behaviors in students of all abilities, grades 4

Included are over 125 tested lessons and reproducible

worksheets in two separately printed, self-

volumes, each tailored to the developmental needs of

students at a particular grade level, 4-6 or 7

easy use, the lessons in each volume follow a uniform

format, including titles, behavioral objective, and simple

8-step lesson plan. The lesson activities and worksheets

are based on real-life situations and help build students'

self-esteem, self-control, and respect for the rights of

others.

Realizing the College Dream with Autism or

Asperger Syndrome

Palmer A.

This accessible book focuses on how to get there and

stay there: deciding to go, how to get in, and how to get

the most out of it. Ann Palmer advises parents and

professionals how to prepare the student for the

transition from school and home life to a new

environment and educational challenge, and how to

support them through potential problems such as

academic pressure, living away from home, social

integration and appropriate levels of participation in

college. She offers helpful strategies that will encourage

and inspire parents and students and show that college

can be a suitable option for students with an autism

spectrum disorder, as well as the basis for a successful

independent life later.

S.O.S.: Social Skills in Our Schools

Dunn, Dr. M.A.

Forming healthy, solid relationships with their typical

peers is a major challenge for most children with autism

spectrum disorders. This comprehensive social skills

curriculum has the dual purpose of helping educators

develop appropriate social skills in children with

pervasive developmental disorders while also fostering

understanding and tolerance among typical peers and

school staff. The curriculum includes built-in booster

lessons, so the child receives multiple presentations of

the material, thus reinforcing the lesson for better

understanding and generalization.

Use social Skills Leisure and Activities

This unique Library gives teachers and specialists a

stimulating, systematic way to develop positive social

behaviors in students of all abilities, grades 4-12.

Included are over 125 tested lessons and reproducible

-contained

volumes, each tailored to the developmental needs of

6 or 7-12. For

easy use, the lessons in each volume follow a uniform

format, including titles, behavioral objective, and simple

lesson activities and worksheets

life situations and help build students'

control, and respect for the rights of

Realizing the College Dream with Autism or

ocuses on how to get there and

stay there: deciding to go, how to get in, and how to get

the most out of it. Ann Palmer advises parents and

professionals how to prepare the student for the

transition from school and home life to a new

tional challenge, and how to

support them through potential problems such as

academic pressure, living away from home, social

integration and appropriate levels of participation in

college. She offers helpful strategies that will encourage

nts and students and show that college

can be a suitable option for students with an autism

spectrum disorder, as well as the basis for a successful

Forming healthy, solid relationships with their typical

peers is a major challenge for most children with autism

spectrum disorders. This comprehensive social skills

curriculum has the dual purpose of helping educators

children with

pervasive developmental disorders while also fostering

understanding and tolerance among typical peers and

in booster

lessons, so the child receives multiple presentations of

forcing the lesson for better

Simple Strategies That Work

Smith Myles, B., Adreon, D., Gitlitz, D.

Children and youth with Asperger Syndrome, high

functioning autism (HFA), and pervasive developmental

disorders - not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and

related exceptionalities have great potential, but all too

often their abilities are not realized. "Simple Strategies

That Work!" provides ideas and suggestions that

teachers can use to help a student with AS/HFA on the

road to success. The book discusses problems that arise

in the classroom and how teachers can adjust the

classroom to accommodate, while not interfering with

normal classroom routines. Not bogged down with

jargon, the book includes tables and boxes for quick

reference and clear meaning.

Social Fortune or Social Fate

Crooke, P., Garcia Winner, M.

The core of the book consists of 10 social scenarios, each

one scenario is played out through the lens of Social

Fortune or Social Fate by demonstrating visually how a

situation can change quickly based on how someone

reacts within it. Every scenario begins with a mini

told through a four pictured comic strip which then leads

the protagonist to a decision making point. If the

decision made leads to others feeling good and

ultimately the character feeling good about him or

herself, this will be represented as “social fortune.”

However, if the protagonist makes a decision that traps

him/her and peers/adults in an uncomfortable or

frustrating situation, this leads to “social fate.” The social

fortune and social fate decisions are depicted through

unique four-pictured comic strips.

Children and youth with Asperger Syndrome, high-

functioning autism (HFA), and pervasive developmental

NOS), and

related exceptionalities have great potential, but all too

ple Strategies

That Work!" provides ideas and suggestions that

teachers can use to help a student with AS/HFA on the

road to success. The book discusses problems that arise

in the classroom and how teachers can adjust the

t interfering with

normal classroom routines. Not bogged down with

jargon, the book includes tables and boxes for quick

l scenarios, each

one scenario is played out through the lens of Social

Fortune or Social Fate by demonstrating visually how a

situation can change quickly based on how someone

reacts within it. Every scenario begins with a mini-story

ictured comic strip which then leads

the protagonist to a decision making point. If the

decision made leads to others feeling good and

ultimately the character feeling good about him or

herself, this will be represented as “social fortune.”

e protagonist makes a decision that traps

him/her and peers/adults in an uncomfortable or

frustrating situation, this leads to “social fate.” The social

fortune and social fate decisions are depicted through

Social Rules for Kids-The Top 100 Social Rules Kids

Need To Succeed

Diamond, S.

Many parents are not sure of what to say and do to help

their children improve their social interactions. Social

Rules for Kids - The Top 100 Social Rules Kids Need to

Succeed helps open the door of communication between

parent and child by addressing 100 social rules for home,

school, and the community. Using simple, easy

rules covering topics such as body language, manners,

feelings and more, this book aims to make

lives easier and more successful by outlining specific

ways to interact with others on a daily basis.

Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students

With Special Needs

Mannix, D.

A flexible, ready-to-use activities program to help

special students in grades 6-12

The updated new edition of this valuable resource offers

an exciting collection of 200 ready-to-use worksheets to

help adolescents build the social skills they need to

interact effectively with others and learn how to apply

these skills to various real-life settings, situations, and

problems. The book provides 20 complete teaching units

focusing on 20 basic social skills, such as being a good

listener, "reading" other people, and using common

sense.

Social Skills Activities for Special Children

Mannix D.

A flexible, ready-to-use program to help special

students in grades K-5 learn appropriate ways to

behave among others

The revised and updated second edition of this

bestselling resource book provides ready-

lessons - complete with reproducible worksheets

help children become aware of acceptable social

behavior and develop proficiency in acquiring basic

social skills. The book is organized around three core

areas crucial to social development in the primary

grades: Accepting Rules and Authority at School,

Relating to Peers, and Developing Positive Social Skills.

Each lesson places a specific skill within the context of

real-life situations, giving teachers a means to guide

The Top 100 Social Rules Kids

Many parents are not sure of what to say and do to help

their children improve their social interactions. Social

The Top 100 Social Rules Kids Need to

helps open the door of communication between

parent and child by addressing 100 social rules for home,

school, and the community. Using simple, easy-to- follow

rules covering topics such as body language, manners,

student's

lives easier and more successful by outlining specific

ways to interact with others on a daily basis.

Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students

use activities program to help

The updated new edition of this valuable resource offers

use worksheets to

help adolescents build the social skills they need to

interact effectively with others and learn how to apply

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problems. The book provides 20 complete teaching units

focusing on 20 basic social skills, such as being a good

listener, "reading" other people, and using common

Social Skills Activities for Special Children

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orksheets - to

help children become aware of acceptable social

behavior and develop proficiency in acquiring basic

social skills. The book is organized around three core

areas crucial to social development in the primary

ty at School,

Relating to Peers, and Developing Positive Social Skills.

Each lesson places a specific skill within the context of

life situations, giving teachers a means to guide

students to think about why the social skill is

important. The hands-on activity that accompanies

each lesson helps students to work through, think

about, discuss, and practice the skill in or outside of

the classroom.

Social Skills for Teenagers With Developmental

and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Laugeson, E.A., Frankel, F.

This book is essential reading for any clinician or

researcher working with teens with autism spectrum

disorders. This parent-assisted intervention for teens is

based on a comprehensive, evidence-based, 14

program at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuro

and Human Behavior, the manualization of the popular

UCLA PEERS Program, and the success of the

Friendship Training (Routledge, 2002) manual for children.

After reviewing techniques designed to help parents

and therapists tailor the manual to the needs of the

teens with whom they are working, the text moves on

to the individual treatment sessions and strategies for

tackling issues such as developing conversational skills,

choosing friends, using humor, get-togethers, teasing,

bullying, gossiping, and handling disagreements. Each

session chapter includes handouts, homework

assignments, descriptions of what to expect (and how

to handle challenges in delivering the intervention), and

customized tips for both parents and therapists.

students to think about why the social skill is

activity that accompanies

each lesson helps students to work through, think

about, discuss, and practice the skill in or outside of

Social Skills for Teenagers With Developmental

This book is essential reading for any clinician or

researcher working with teens with autism spectrum

assisted intervention for teens is

based, 14-week

program at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience

and Human Behavior, the manualization of the popular

UCLA PEERS Program, and the success of the Children’s

(Routledge, 2002) manual for

After reviewing techniques designed to help parents

al to the needs of the

teens with whom they are working, the text moves on

to the individual treatment sessions and strategies for

tackling issues such as developing conversational skills,

togethers, teasing,

ssiping, and handling disagreements. Each

session chapter includes handouts, homework

assignments, descriptions of what to expect (and how

to handle challenges in delivering the intervention), and

customized tips for both parents and therapists.

Social Skills Solutions

McKinnon, K., Krempa, J.

Social Skills Solutions is a unique, hands-

that provides instruction on building a social skills

program from ten different comprehensive modules, all

geared toward the specific diagnostic and soc

of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Based on feedback from parents, professionals, and

children alike, the authors effectively illustrate the

process involved in implementing a social skills group

using the principle of Applied Behavioral Analysis

(ABA)-the well-documented and substantiated method

for teaching skills to children with ASD. Creative and

motivating strategies provide concrete ideas on specific

topics, each broken down into simple steps for using

behavioral methods, visual aids, video modeling, and

naturally occurring situations to facilitate social skills

learning. An essential component of the book is the

inclusion of a comprehensive social skills checklist

pre-testing and assessment tool for children from ages

2 to 15 and over--which offers a fresh approach to

creating and meeting goals.

Social Skills Training

Baker J.E.

Whether it's learning how maintain eye contact; 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 sensitive topic -

… and more. In this comprehensive and user

book, the author translates years of experience

working with students with Asperger Syndrome and

social-communication difficulties. After brief

introductory chapters on skills to target, instructional

strategies, behavior management, promo

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

communication problems.

-on manual

that provides instruction on building a social skills

program from ten different comprehensive modules, all

geared toward the specific diagnostic and social deficits

of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Based on feedback from parents, professionals, and

children alike, the authors effectively illustrate the

process involved in implementing a social skills group

d Behavioral Analysis

documented and substantiated method

for teaching skills to children with ASD. Creative and

motivating strategies provide concrete ideas on specific

topics, each broken down into simple steps for using

, visual aids, video modeling, and

naturally occurring situations to facilitate social skills

learning. An essential component of the book is the

inclusion of a comprehensive social skills checklist--a

testing and assessment tool for children from ages

which offers a fresh approach to

Whether it's learning how maintain eye contact; how

to shift topics, despite one's desire to stick with that

consuming special interest; how to say no to peer

- it's all here

nd user-friendly

book, the author translates years of experience

working with students with Asperger Syndrome and

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

have resource: 70 of the

y for

individuals with autism spectrum disorders and social-

Solving the Relationship Puzzle

Gutstein, Dr. S.E.

Steve Gutstein, a psychologist and autism specialist, has

dedicated his life to bridging the social gap between

children with autism and the rest of us. The result of his

efforts is an innovative program—Relational Development

Intervention—that takes social skills teaching to the next

level. First you'll learn about the social development

pathway of neurotypical children and the life-

detour taken by children on the autism spectrum. The

Gutstein takes you beyond theory and describes practical

ways to steer children with autism onto a path of self

discovery and social awareness, one that will ultimately

bring them home to meaningful friendships, shared

emotions, and heartfelt connection with the people in their lives.

Helpful sections include:

● Experience Sharing

● Autism: Life Without Experience Sharing

● Relational Development Intervention

● Principles of Treatment

● Laying the Foundation for Relational

Development

● Becoming an Apprentice

● You & Me: Working Together as Partners

● Sharing Our Worlds

● Sharing Our Minds: The Inner Game

● True Friends

Spotlight on Social Skills Adolescent-Series

LoGiudice, C., Johnson, P.F.

Increase success in social communication with instruction

that systematically targets specific skills and uses a variety

of learning methods.

The activities teach explicit aspects of social skills in

everyday contexts with these learning strategies:

● explicit instruction

● modeling

● observation

● discussion

● role-playing

● other guided practice

The activity pages are filled with graphic organizers and

interesting photos. The lessons give students specific,

clear directions that help them navigate their often

Steve Gutstein, a psychologist and autism specialist, has

dedicated his life to bridging the social gap between

ildren with autism and the rest of us. The result of his

Relational Development

that takes social skills teaching to the next

level. First you'll learn about the social development

-changing

detour taken by children on the autism spectrum. The

Gutstein takes you beyond theory and describes practical

ways to steer children with autism onto a path of self

discovery and social awareness, one that will ultimately

em home to meaningful friendships, shared

emotions, and heartfelt connection with the people in their

Autism: Life Without Experience Sharing

Relational Development Intervention

Laying the Foundation for Relational

You & Me: Working Together as Partners

Sharing Our Minds: The Inner Game

Series

Increase success in social communication with instruction

that systematically targets specific skills and uses a variety

The activities teach explicit aspects of social skills in

everyday contexts with these learning strategies:

The activity pages are filled with graphic organizers and

interesting photos. The lessons give students specific,

clear directions that help them navigate their often

Teaching Children with Autism to Mind

Howlin, P., Baron

The difficulties experienced by children with autism and

related conditions in inferring the thoughts, beliefs, desires

and intentions of others are well documented i

studies. It now seems that these deficits underlie many of

the social and communication problems that are

characteristic of autism. Teaching Children with Autism to

Mind

deficits to other areas

existing experimental work that has attempted to enhance

the skills associated with understanding others' minds.

The Autism Checklist

Parents and Teachers

KLuth, Dr. P.

This useful, accessible guide offers teachers and parents a

better understanding of children on the autism spectrum and

provides them with the kinds of support and intervention

they need. Written in an easy

book is filled with

helpful resources on a wide range of topics. The book covers

five areas: basic information on autism, checklists for

parents, checklists for teachers, effective support strategies,

and helpful resources.

confusing social world. The lessons can be presented to

individual students or small groups of students. A

pretest/posttest is included in each book.

Teaching Children with Autism-Strategies to

Enhance Communication and Socialization

Quill, K.A.

This book describes teaching strategies and instructional

adaptations which promote communication and

socialization in children with autism. It offers specific

strategies that capitalize on the individual strengths and

learning styles of the autistic child.

Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read

Howlin, P., Baron-Cohen, S., Hadwin, J.



and intentions of others are well documented in numerous




Mind-Read explores the relationship of "theory of mind"

deficits to other areas of children's functioning and describes



The Autism Checklist - A practical Reference for

Parents and Teachers

KLuth, Dr. P.




they need. Written in an easy-to-read checklist format, the

book is filled with up-to-date research, practical advice, and




and helpful resources.

confusing social world. The lessons can be presented to

oups of students. A

Strategies to

Enhance Communication and Socialization

This book describes teaching strategies and instructional

adaptations which promote communication and

socialization in children with autism. It offers specific

strategies that capitalize on the individual strengths and

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The ASD Workbook

Kershaw, P.

A diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be

confusing and overwhelming for all involved, and it can be

difficult for parents to know how best to approach the subject

with their child. This easy

parents the help they need to explain ASDs to their child and provide practical and emotional support following diagnosis.

Parents are invited to work through each chapter with their

child as they grow older and go through adolescence,

encour

area of their life, from making friends to problem

planning a career. The information and advice is presented in

a clear and positive way to help both parent and child

understand more about wha

As the workbook is completed an invaluable record of

development will be created for parent and child to look back

on together.

This hands

and carers looking for guidance on ediagnosis onwards to children aged 10 and up

The Autism Transition Guide

Thorwarth Bruey, C., Urban, M.B.

The authors of THE AUTISM TRANSITION GUIDE know how

overwhelming it can be for parents of students on the autism

spectrum to think about what will happen when their son or

daughter graduates from high school and leaves the familiar

supports of special educ

Urban wrote this practical guide to transition planning

map for families, educators, counselors, and transition

specialists to navigating this crucial, sometimes tricky

journey from high school to adult life.

The ASD Workbook

Kershaw, P.




with their child. This easy-to-use interactive workbook gives




encouraging them to talk through how the ASD affects each

area of their life, from making friends to problem



understand more about what the diagnosis means for them.



on together.

This hands-on workbook is an essential resource for parents

and carers looking for guidance on explaining ASDs from diagnosis onwards to children aged 10 and up.

The Autism Transition Guide

Thorwarth Bruey, C., Urban, M.B.





supports of special education behind. That's why Bruey and

Urban wrote this practical guide to transition planning



journey from high school to adult life.




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The Hidden Curriculum

Smith Myles, B., Trautman, M., Schelvan. R.

This book offers practical suggestions and advice for how to

teach and learn those subtle messages that most people

seem to pick up almost automatically but that have to be

directly taug

Given the serious consequences that can befall a person who

violates a social rule, the strategies and detailed lists of

curriculum items make The Hidden Curriculum a much

needed resource.

The New Social Story Book

Gray, C.

This 10th Anniversary edition of her best

the ready

depended on for years, but now features over 25 additional

Social Stories, groundbreaking new strateg

custom stories, and a modern design complete with full

color photos. Developed through years of experience, these

strategically written stories explain social situations in a way

children with autism understand, while teaching the social

skills children need to be successful at home, at school, and

in the community.

The Hidden Curriculum

Smith Myles, B., Trautman, M., Schelvan. R.




directly taught to individuals with social-cognitive challenges.



curriculum items make The Hidden Curriculum a much

needed resource.

The New Social Story Book

Gray, C.

This 10th Anniversary edition of her best-selling book offers

the ready-to-use stories that parents and educators have


Social Stories, groundbreaking new strategies for creating

custom stories, and a modern design complete with full




kills children need to be successful at home, at school, and

in the community.

The New Social Story Book- Illustrated Edition

Gray, C.

Carol Gray offers a full 100 of her famous Social Stories,

explaining what to do in everyday situations that

spectrum children may find confusing. These simple,

illustrated stories help them understand particular

situations, what a child might do in that situation, and

what the outcome might be. Sample stories include, ""Can

I hold the baby?""; ""How to give a hug""; and ""What am

I supposed to do at recess?"" Carol details how to write a

Social Story, so you can tailor-make stories to fit your

child's needs. Included are directions for reviewing a

Social Story with others, which encourages generalization.




cognitive challenges.



curriculum items make The Hidden Curriculum a much-

selling book offers

use stories that parents and educators have


ies for creating

custom stories, and a modern design complete with full-




kills children need to be successful at home, at school, and

Illustrated Edition

Carol Gray offers a full 100 of her famous Social Stories,

explaining what to do in everyday situations that

spectrum children may find confusing. These simple,

illustrated stories help them understand particular

ituation, and

what the outcome might be. Sample stories include, ""Can

I hold the baby?""; ""How to give a hug""; and ""What am

I supposed to do at recess?"" Carol details how to write a

make stories to fit your

s. Included are directions for reviewing a

Social Story with others, which encourages generalization.

The Social Skills Picture Book

Baker, Dr. J.

Winner of an iParenting Media Award, this book uses

photographs of students engaging in a variety of re

social situations. The realistic format plays to the visual

strengths of children with ASD to teach appropriate social

behaviors. Color photographs illustrate the ""right way""

and ""wrong way"" to approach each situation and the

positive/negative consequences of each. A facilitator

(parent, teacher, etc.) is initially needed to explain each

situation, and ask questions such as ""What is happening

in this picture?"" Children role-play skills until confident

enough to practice them in real-life interactions.

The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and

Beyond

Baker, Dr. J.

Winner of an iParenting Media Award, this picture book

appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism

spectrum, with color photos of students demonstrating

various social skills in the correct (and sometimes

incorrect) way. The skills depicted are meant to be read,

role-played, corrected when necessary, role

more and, finally, to be practiced by the student in real

life social situations. “Thought bubbles” show what

people are thinking during these interactions (not always

what you hoped!). Practical, engaging, and down

earth, this is a valuable tool to help teens navigate the

often-mysterious rules of social conduct in everyday situations.

The Social Times (several copies)

By AACP

A fun supplement to any social skills program! Each issue

offers critical information all the while making each

lesson entertaining and applicable to the lives and

concerns of today's students. Magazine Binder includes

volumes 2 & 4 Numbers 1-9 available to take out as a

set.

Winner of an iParenting Media Award, this book uses

photographs of students engaging in a variety of real-life

social situations. The realistic format plays to the visual

strengths of children with ASD to teach appropriate social

behaviors. Color photographs illustrate the ""right way""

and ""wrong way"" to approach each situation and the

consequences of each. A facilitator

(parent, teacher, etc.) is initially needed to explain each

situation, and ask questions such as ""What is happening

play skills until confident

actions.

The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and

Winner of an iParenting Media Award, this picture book

appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism

spectrum, with color photos of students demonstrating

various social skills in the correct (and sometimes

re meant to be read,

played, corrected when necessary, role-played some

more and, finally, to be practiced by the student in real-

life social situations. “Thought bubbles” show what

people are thinking during these interactions (not always

ped!). Practical, engaging, and down-to-

earth, this is a valuable tool to help teens navigate the

mysterious rules of social conduct in everyday

A fun supplement to any social skills program! Each issue

offers critical information all the while making each

lesson entertaining and applicable to the lives and

concerns of today's students. Magazine Binder includes

o take out as a

Walc 4 - Everyday Reading

Bounds Keck, L., Kreke Peters, T.

The activities represent reading requirements clients

encounter every day. Each reading category is depicted

in several styles with true-to-life graphics.

Corresponding stimulus questions prompt clients to look

for information and interpret a variety of formats.

Reading tasks include: Signs, TV Listings,

Announcements, Notices, Theatre Ads, Grocery Ads, Gift

Certificates, Coupons, Billboards, Product Labels,

Prescription Labels, Directions, Recipes, Menus, Order

Forms, Newspaper Ads, Classified Ads, Market Reports,

Newspaper Articles, Invitations, Appointment Cards,

Messages, Catalogs, Table of Contents, Abbreviations,

Index Directories, Charts, Schedules, Maps, Claim

Tickets, Receipts, Applications, Bills, and Bank

Statements

Walc 7 - Everyday Math

Bounds Keck, L., Kreke Peters, T.

These 150 ready-to-use activities for math teach the

functional skills adults need for independence. Many of

the tasks can be used to address co-existing deficits in

reading comprehension, reasoning, organization, and

problem solving.

We Can Make It Better!

Delsandro, E. M.

We Can Make It Better! is a resource for safe and

motivating social problem-solving practice. With the

right tools, practice and understanding, students can

learn how to make good choices - in their thoughts,

actions and words--that result in improved social

interactions. With a bank of successes to draw upon and

opportunities to generalize their way of thinking to real

life situations, they may increase their potential for

positive social interactions in the future. At the center of

the strategy is a short story that provides opportunities

for an individual or small group to identify social

dilemmas, express ideas to make the dilemmas better,

and gain more understanding in how one person's

behavior (spoken words and actions) can positively or

negatively impact the outcome (relationship) between

people. Each story follows the same sequence, with the

The activities represent reading requirements clients

encounter every day. Each reading category is depicted

life graphics.

stimulus questions prompt clients to look

for information and interpret a variety of formats.

Announcements, Notices, Theatre Ads, Grocery Ads, Gift

Certificates, Coupons, Billboards, Product Labels,

Labels, Directions, Recipes, Menus, Order

Forms, Newspaper Ads, Classified Ads, Market Reports,

Newspaper Articles, Invitations, Appointment Cards,

Messages, Catalogs, Table of Contents, Abbreviations,

Index Directories, Charts, Schedules, Maps, Claim

ets, Receipts, Applications, Bills, and Bank

use activities for math teach the

functional skills adults need for independence. Many of

existing deficits in

reading comprehension, reasoning, organization, and

We Can Make It Better! is a resource for safe and

solving practice. With the

right tools, practice and understanding, students can

in their thoughts,

that result in improved social

interactions. With a bank of successes to draw upon and

opportunities to generalize their way of thinking to real-

life situations, they may increase their potential for

At the center of

the strategy is a short story that provides opportunities

for an individual or small group to identify social

dilemmas, express ideas to make the dilemmas better,

and gain more understanding in how one person's

actions) can positively or

negatively impact the outcome (relationship) between

people. Each story follows the same sequence, with the

introduction of a familiar event or activity (such as

playing a board game with a friend) and a set of social

dilemmas related to the context. These dilemmas (e.g.,

cheating at the game, making inappropriate comments,

quitting the game when losing) occur between the

characters of the story and lead to an undesirable

conclusion or natural consequence (e.g., a character

reconsiders playing with his or her peer, quits the game

and goes home).

What’s That Look on Your Face?

Snodgrass, C.S.

Recognizing and interpreting facial expressions and the

feelings they represent poses great challenges for

children with language and communication difficulties,

including those with an autism spectrum disorder. This

strikingly illustrated book helps young readers link faces

to feelings by presenting situations they can all relate to.

Each page spread is devoted to a feeling expressed

through an exaggerated facial expression accompanied

by a short poem that further elaborates on the

expression to reinforce its meaning.

introduction of a familiar event or activity (such as

playing a board game with a friend) and a set of social

lated to the context. These dilemmas (e.g.,

cheating at the game, making inappropriate comments,

quitting the game when losing) occur between the

characters of the story and lead to an undesirable

conclusion or natural consequence (e.g., a character

iders playing with his or her peer, quits the game

Recognizing and interpreting facial expressions and the

feelings they represent poses great challenges for

children with language and communication difficulties,

including those with an autism spectrum disorder. This

readers link faces

to feelings by presenting situations they can all relate to.

Each page spread is devoted to a feeling expressed

through an exaggerated facial expression accompanied

by a short poem that further elaborates on the

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