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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 high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and Asperger syndrome; 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 be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Product Identifiers
PublisherGuilford Publications
ISBN-10160918209x
ISBN-139781609182090
eBay Product ID (ePID)104130055
Product Key Features
Number of Pages182 Pages
Publication NameSocial Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
SubjectEducation & Teaching
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation, Psychology, Medical
AuthorSusan Williams White
FormatUnsewn / Adhesive Bound, Hardback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight13.9 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Date of Publication12/07/2011
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Place of PublicationNew York
Spine18mm
Country of PublicationUnited States
GenreEducation & Teaching
Author BiographySusan Williams White, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she codirects the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic. She is also a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of people affected by neurodevelopmental disorders such as the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Dr. White is currently conducting a treatment study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, on high-functioning adolescents with ASD who also struggle with anxiety. She has written extensively on assessment and treatment considerations for people with ASD and has a special interest in interventions for social deficits and co-occurring psychiatric problems, such as anxiety in individuals with ASD.
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