Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

ISBN-13: 9781609182090 Publisher: Guilford Publications, Inc. Publication date: 05/16/2011 Series: Practitioner Guides in Child Psychotherapy Series Pages: 182 Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d) Age Range: 7 - 15 Years This practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings. Numerous case examples illustrate common social difficulties experienced by children with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism; the impact on peer relationships, school performance, and behavior; and how social skills training can help. Chapters delve into the nuts and bolts of teaching and reinforcing core skills in classroom, small-group, or individual contexts, emphasizing ways to tailor interventions to each individual's needs. Reproducible forms and worksheets can also be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size .