TY  - BOOK
AU  - Carter, Margaret-Anne
AU  - Santomauro, Josie
TI  - Friendly facts : : a fun, interactive resource to help children explore the complexities of friends and friendship
SN  - 9781934575611
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Shawnee Mission, KS
PB  - Autism Asperger Publishing
KW  - CHILDREN
KW  - AUTISM
KW  - SOCIAL SKILLS
KW  - FRIENDSHIPS
KW  - BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
N1  - What is a friend?|Being a friend|Making friends|Real friends|Staying friends|Resources and related readings|Appendix
N2  - "An interactive workbook with activities designed for children with autism spectrum and related disorders to learn how to make and keep friends." - SUMMARY; The approach that the authors would like people to adopt is that of a mentor, who uses discussion and exploration. They maintain that actively involving children helps them “to develop more insight , understanding, and curiosity about the concepts under discussion.
The language, layout and photocopiable exercises are all easy to read, adapt and use. This resource can be used in either a one-to-one or a group situation, in the home or in a classroom
ER  -