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The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Communication, Play and Emotion

Jed Baker

Winner of an iParenting Media Award - now in Spanish!

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-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 what you hoped!). Practical, engaging, and down-to-earth, this is a valuable tool to help teens navigate the often-mysterious rules of social conduct in everyday situations. Helpful sections include:

  • Conversation
  • Building and Maintaining Friendships
  • Asserting Your Feelings
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Asking Someone Out on a Date
  • Dealing with School and Work
  • Dealing with Mistakes
  • Working with Others--Compromising
  • Job Interviewing
  • Book Details

    • Publisher: Future Horizons
    • Publish Date: Jan 1st, 2001
    • Pages: 197
    • Language: English
    • Edition: undefined - undefined
    • Dimensions: 8.40in - 10.90in - 0.60in - 1.45lb
    • EAN: 9781885477910
    • Recommended age: 08-12
    • Categories: Special Education - GeneralTeaching - General

    About the Author

    Baker, Jed: - Jed Baker, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with over 12 years experience leading theraputic groups with children, adults and families. He is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school systems, providing social skills training for students with pervasive developmental disorders and learning disabilities. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training throughout the Northeast on social skills training for individuals with Asperger Sydrome and related pervasive developmental disorders.