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 […]

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 […]

The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations

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 […]

Social Skills for Teenagers with Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders: The PEERS Treatment Manual

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. […]

Socially Curious and Curiously Social

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 […]

S.T.A.R.S.: A Social Skills Training Guide for Teaching Assertiveness, Relationship Skills, and Sexual Awareness

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, […]

Autism and PDD: Adolescent Social Skills Lessons Health & Hygiene

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 […]

Autism and PDD: Adolescent Social Skills Lessons Behavior Modification

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 […]

Early Intervention and Autism: Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers

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 […]