60 social situations and discussion starters to help teens on the autism spectrum deal with friendships, feelings, conflict and more : seeing the big picture

Timms, Lisa A

60 social situations and discussion starters to help teens on the autism spectrum deal with friendships, feelings, conflict and more : seeing the big picture - London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011 - 160 p. ; 23 cm.

Introduction.
1. Self Esteem
2. Problem Solving
3. Friendships
4. Dealing with Feelings
5. Self-Control
6. Conflict
7. Family
8. Community
9. Relationships
10. Cyber Safety
11. Classroom Skills
12. Job Skills
Appendix
Ways to Reduce Stress
Test Taking Skills.

"Teenagers and older children on the autism spectrum are, like everyone else, surrounded by complex social codes and rules that govern everyday interaction, but have much more difficulty in interpreting them. Reading cues such as sarcasm, idioms and body language often presents an impossible challenge, but this book of realistic and thought-provoking stories provides much needed help. Written with both parent and teen in mind, every story outlines a real-life situation that young people on the autism spectrum are likely to encounter. Each story is followed by questions such as 'what else might he have done?', 'how do you think she felt?' and 'why do you think they were upset?' along with practical tips for parents on how to initiate constructive discussions. As teens consider these questions with adults, they will begin to be able to put themselves into someone else's shoes and think about how their actions and behaviour may affect those around them. This process will equip them to transfer this invaluable understanding and confidence to other everyday life situations." - BOOK JACKET

9781849058629


AUTISM
ADOLESCENTS
FRIENDSHIPS
FEELINGS
CONFLICT
FAMILY INTERACTION
SOCIAL SKILLS

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