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The cartoon and script curriculum for teaching social behavior and communication : using visual strategies to support behavioral programming for individuals with ASD / Vera Bernard-Opitz ; illustrated by Andra Bernard.

By: Bernard-Opitz, Vera.
Contributor(s): Bernard, Andra [illustrator.].
Publisher: Shawnee, KS : AAPC Publishing, 2017Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781942197317.Subject(s): AUTISM | SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR | COMMUNICATION | VISUAL LEARNING | TEACHERS GUIDES | AUTISM-SPECIFIC BEHAVIOR THERAPY (ABT)
Contents:
1. Introduction. - Objectives. - The importance of social and communication skills. - 2. A brief review of the strengths and challenges of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. - 3. A brief review of intervention methods for those on the autism spectrum : Autism-Specific Behavior Therapy (ABT). - Discrete trial training: developing basic skills. - Natural language formats : learning in everyday settings. - Visual learning : facilitating skills acquisitions using visual methods. - Cognitive learning : learning to think and feel. - 4. Structure of the Cartoon and Script Curriculum. - Components of the Curriculum. - Criterion for success. - 5. The CSA Curriculum. - Long term objectives: - 1. Being popular/making friends. - 2. Recognizing, expressing and controlling feelings. - 3. Evaluating self and taking the perspective of others. - 4. Flexibility: adapting skills, thoughts and actions to the situation. - 5. Being a competent communicator. - 6. Conclusion. - References.
Summary: "This easy-to-use book is designed to help children with ASD find friends, become better communicators, increase their flexibility, and live lives that are less stressful. Skills are presented in the form of cartoons, scripts and role play - all evidence-based practices - that address a wide range of developmental levels. This book breaks down complex behaviors into manageable steps and provides methods to help children and youth generalize skills across settings and people. The result: individuals on the spectrum become more effective in managing everyday life!" - BOOK JACKET
List(s) this item appears in: Supporting people with autism. Jan 2021
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1. Introduction. - Objectives. - The importance of social and communication skills. - 2. A brief review of the strengths and challenges of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. - 3. A brief review of intervention methods for those on the autism spectrum : Autism-Specific Behavior Therapy (ABT). - Discrete trial training: developing basic skills. - Natural language formats : learning in everyday settings. - Visual learning : facilitating skills acquisitions using visual methods. - Cognitive learning : learning to think and feel. - 4. Structure of the Cartoon and Script Curriculum. - Components of the Curriculum. - Criterion for success. - 5. The CSA Curriculum. - Long term objectives: - 1. Being popular/making friends. - 2. Recognizing, expressing and controlling feelings. - 3. Evaluating self and taking the perspective of others. - 4. Flexibility: adapting skills, thoughts and actions to the situation. - 5. Being a competent communicator. - 6. Conclusion. - References.

"This easy-to-use book is designed to help children with ASD find friends, become better communicators, increase their flexibility, and live lives that are less stressful. Skills are presented in the form of cartoons, scripts and role play - all evidence-based practices - that address a wide range of developmental levels. This book breaks down complex behaviors into manageable steps and provides methods to help children and youth generalize skills across settings and people. The result: individuals on the spectrum become more effective in managing everyday life!" - BOOK JACKET

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