Social Pragmatic Success for Asperger Syndrome by Timothy P. Kowalski. XSS Kowal 2010 Not getting the results you want? Overwhelmed? Not sure where to begin? Confused? This book is an easy, practical tool designed to assess and document strengths and weaknesses in social-pragmatic communication across settings. The author provides a comprehensive tutorial in establishing treatment […]
Category: Social Skills
Social skills is one of the core features of ASD. It can be difficult to understand how differently individuals with ASD perceive the social world, but these books can help. The also address teaching social skills to individuals with autism.
No More Victims
No More Victims by Dr. Jed Baker (XAS Baker 2013) The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate and socialize with others. Yet, it is also rife with the dangers of being victimized emotionally, physically, and financially. Trusting individuals with autism spectrum disorders, who are oftentimes socially isolated, are especially vulnerable to online predators. […]
The Social Skills Picture Book Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication to Children with Autism
The Social Skills Picture Book Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication to Children with Autism by Jed Baker. XSS Baker 2001 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 […]
Spotlight on Social Skills Adolescent
Spotlight on Social Skills Adolescent by Carol LoGuidice. LoGui 2008 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 If available, item can […]
The Asperkid’s Secret Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-so-obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens With Asperger Syndrome
The Asperkid’s Secret Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-so-obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens With Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer Cooke O’Toole. XSS O’Toole 2013 Being a teen or tween isn’t easy for anyone — but it’s especially tough for Asperkids. I know. I was one, I taught a whole bunch, and I am […]
Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments
Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments by Brenda Myles and Jack Southwick. XBM Myles 2005 This expanded edition of the bestselling AAPC classic offers both parents and professionals tried-and-true solutions to minimize and circumvent the often frightening circumstances that surround the rage cycle not only for the child with Asperger Syndrome but others in the environment […]
Fitting in and Having Fun Volume 4
Fitting in and Having Fun Volume 4 XSS Fitti 2013 This video modeling DVD follows a teen named Jon as he learns to navigate high school by becoming more aware of the unspoken rules his teachers and peers expect him to know. The DVD includes the TD Social Skills exclusive “What they’re thinking” insight windows […]
Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Children/Grades 1-6 Revised Edition & Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Adolescents/Grades 7-12
Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Children/Grades 1-6 Revised Edition (XSS Verno 2006 1-6) Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Adolescents/Grades 7-12 (XSS Verno 2006 7-12) both books by Ann Vernon. These books are essential resources for helping students learn to overcome irrational beliefs, negative feelings, and the negative consequences […]
The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job
The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job by Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, Judy Endow MSW, and Malcolm Mayfield. (XSS Smith 2013) A Guide for individuals with Autism Spectrum and Other Social-Cognitive Challenges. Pp. 99. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Social Rules for Kids-The Top 100 Social Rules Kids Need to Succeed
Social Rules for Kids-The Top 100 Social Rules Kids Need to Succeed by Susan Diamond M.A. (XSS Diamo 2011) Using simple, easy-to-follow rules covering topics such as body language, manners, feelings and more, this book aims to make students’ lives easier and more successful by outlining specific ways to interact with others on a daily […]