nt, be more Optimistic, enjoy Humor, be Kind, and increase Self-Efficacy - A Positive Psychology Approach
Encouraging people on the autism spectrum to foster positive emotions and character traits can dramatically improve their lives in every way, and help to strengthen their ability to cope with everyday challenges and setbacks.Drawing on the key concepts of positive psychology, this book looks in detail at five positive character traits - ......
ers and Related Conditions: How to Give Great Greetings, Pay Cool Compliments and Have Fun with Friends
Children need effective communication skills as a foundation for successful participation in activities at home, school and in the community. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are often unable to learn social skills from environmental cues and require direct teaching and lots of practice.This collection of social communication cues will ......
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 ......
A Guide to Social Skills Seminars for Young Adults with ASD, NLD and Soc
This proven, hands-on curriculum teaches critical social skills to high-functioning; young adults with autism, Asperger syndrome, and other social learning disorders. A highly; effective program that uses social coaches to help young adults practice and
Blending Discrete Trial and Naturalistic Strategies
This groundbreaking book helps professionals skillfully blend the best of two common autism intervention approaches-discrete trial instruction and naturalistic, incidental teaching-to meet the individual needs of young children with autism.
Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges faced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders and Asperger syndrome. Help them conquer their fears - and participate more fully in home, school, and community life - with this innovative group therapy program for children 8-14 years old and their parents.
Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges faced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders and Asperger syndrome. Help them conquer their fears - and participate more fully in home, school, and community life - with this innovative group therapy program for children 8-14 years old and their parents.
For young people with disabilities, crossing the bridge to adulthood will be empowering instead of intimidating - when their support teams know the essentials of effective transition planning. Now all the fundamentals of well-crafted transition plans are collected in one concise quick-guide, straight from one of the top authorities on helping ......
Individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can be particularly at risk of developing mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. In this book, adults with Asperger Syndrome talk about their own experiences of mental health issues, offering sound advice for other Aspies and providing valuable insights for mental health ......