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

By: Timms, Lisa A.
Publisher: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011Description: 160 p. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781849058629.Subject(s): AUTISM | ADOLESCENTS | FRIENDSHIPS | FEELINGS | CONFLICT | FAMILY INTERACTION | SOCIAL SKILLS
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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
List(s) this item appears in: Healthy relationships for all ages May 2022 | Disabilities and differences- resources for teens. May 2023. CM
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"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

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.

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Like the examples & questions but too wordy and complex for the individual I need it for

Patron comment on

Read the 1st three chapters, then sent it back as I have ordered a copy for myself.Plan to use in the classroom as a discussion point to begin the day.

Patron comment on

All of the resources loaned were excellent and met the needs of the clients and practioner well.

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