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:
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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 going to be raising three! That’s also why I know that Asperkdis deserve their very own guide to all of the hidden social rules that are awfully confusing to us, even if they seem obvious to everyone else. “The Asperkids’ (Secret) Rule Book of Social Rules.” This isn’t your momma’s Emily Post, and there is no “don’t do this” finger-wagging or patronizing “high and mighty preaching” here. Instead, the “Secret” Book gives Asperkids (aged 10-17) respectful, funny insights written “for Aspies by an Aspie.” Chock full of illustrations, logic and even a practice session or six (in comic strip style, thank you very much!), this is the handbook every adult Aspie wishes we’d had growing up, but never did.
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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 to help students realize the impact of their behavior on others. Actual high school peer mentors who offer advice on how to solve teen problems are also featured. “Springboard to discussion” questions explore each topic further to help students to better understand and improve social exchanges. The social situations reviewed are: Getting Organized, Classroom Protocol, Sharing Conversations, Staying Calm to Problem-Solve, Showing Empathy, Manners Count, Dealing With Stress, Embarrassing Situations, and Falling Head Over Heels.
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The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Brenda Myles, Melissa Trautman, and Rhonda Schelvan.
XSS Myles 2013
In the revised and expanded edition of this popular book, the authors narrow their target to issues common to adolescents and young adults. While many of the features of the original book have been maintained, information on evidence-based practice has been added. Further, a series of instructional strategies are provided that can be used to teach the hidden curriculum. Instructional aids include charts, forms, and templates designed to make the job of teaching and learning the hidden curriculum more effective.
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Social Skills for Teenagers with Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders: The PEERS Treatment Manual by Elizabeth Laugeson.
(XSS Lauge)
This is a manual for researchers and clinicians working with teenagers on the Autism Spectrum. It includes strategies for social interactions with peers with specific topics being covered on gossiping, humor, choosing friends, disagreements, among others. Homework handouts accompany each topic. Research for this manual came from a 14-week program at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Pp. 448.
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Socially Curious and Curiously Social by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke.
(XSS Winne 2009)
Written for teens and young adults to read themselves about how the social mind is expected to work in order to effectively relate to others at school, at work, in the community and even at home. This book is a get real discussion about what really goes on inside the mind of people as we share space together. There are many practical strategies to help the reader figure out what type of impression they are making on others and what things they could work on to be more successful. Pp. 195
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S.T.A.R.S.: A Social Skills Training Guide for Teaching Assertiveness, Relationship Skills, and Sexual Awareness by Susan Heighway & Susan Webster
(XSS Heigh 2008)
Educate young adults and build their self-esteem so they can make informed choices! Specially designed for teaching adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, the STARS model focuses on four areas: Understanding Relationships, Social Skills Training, Sexual Awareness, and Assertiveness—with the goals of promoting positive sexuality and preventing sexual abuse. Assessment tools help identify the strengths and needs of each individual, and then the activities can be catered to address specific needs. Pp.189.
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Autism and PDD: Adolescent Social Skills Lessons by Pam Britton Reese and Nena C. Challenner.
(XSS Britt 2001)
These booklets are similar to the ones listed above but cover different areas. These booklets contain one-page lessons broken down into sentences supported by pictures. Teachers and parents shared the social challenges faced by their adolescents with ASD and these suggestions are the basis for the situations addressed in the booklets. The booklets in this area include: Health & Hygiene, Managing Behavior, Interacting, Secondary School, and Vocational.
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Autism and PDD: Adolescent Social Skills Lessons by Pam Britton Reese and Nena C. Challenner.
(XSS Britt 2001)
Each booklet in this series of 5 contains various one page lessons with each sentence supported by pictures. Some of the lessons are instructional and are intended to teach children what they need to do and say in social situations that tend to be difficult for children with autism. Other lessons are behavioral in nature and target specific problems. This series includes the following areas: Community, School, Getting Along, Home, and Behavior.
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Early Intervention and Autism: Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers by James Ball.
(XIN Ball 2008)
In an easy-to-read, question-answer format, Dr. Jim explains what makes your child tick, how to get the most out of early intervention services, and how to choose the most effective treatment options. Helpful features include: 10 Common Myths about Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), 7 Effective Teaching Strategies, 10 Behavior Rules to Live By, and Must-have EI Goals and Objectives for Children with ASD.
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Family Manual: Transition to Employment and Adult Services for Youth with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois
(XAT Arc 2010)
This manual was put together by The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center and Family Voices of Illinois. Download the PDF version of this manual for free here.
Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities by DiAnn Baxley and Anna Zendell.
(XAT Braxle 2005instr)
This is an instructional manual for parents or caregiver and individuals with developmental disabilities. It is the companion to “Sexuality Across the Lifespan” (XAT Baxle 2005life). Download the PDF for free here.
Sexuality Across the Lifespan by DiAnn Baxley and Anna Zendell.
(XAT Baxle 2005life)
This is an instructional guide for parents/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Downloaded from . Manual is also available (XAT Baxle 2005instr). You can download the PDF version of this book for free here.
The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome by Jeannie Uhlenkamp.
(XAT Uhlen 2009)
For a teen with Asperger Syndrome, dating can be overwhelming.. Written in a question-and-answer format, this much-needed book offers insight and practical advice on dating challenges. Each topic is followed by Discussion Questions (to get the conversation flowing between teens and parents/teachers) and a Main Idea (which succinctly wraps up the main point). Also included are special notes to define the more illusive vocabulary and concepts of today’s dating world. Pp 129.
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The Facts of Life…and More by Leslie Walker-Hirsch.
(XAT Walke 2007)
The volume enables professionals to support people with intellectual disabilities in making decisions regarding their sexuality. The first section of the book explores the relationship between special education and sexuality education. The second section discusses sexuality and intellectual disability as a cultural phenomenon. Section three addresses the risks associated with sexual activity. The final section of the book suggests and defines various types of treatment, education, counseling, and therapy. It also examines issues of consent, abuse, dysfunction, and mental health. Pp. 298.
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Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About by Haley Moss.
(XAT Moss 2010)
This book is a guide for girls with Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism who are entering middle school. This book was based on Moss’ own experiences. This book covers topics such as slang, homework help, fitting in, bullies, getting involved, social networking, body changes, and class changes, among other topics. Pp. 160.
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