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"Autism: Attacking Social Interaction Problems: A Therapy Manual Targeting Social Skills in Teens is designed specifically for individuals 13-16 years of age and includes ten chapters with three lessons in each chapter. The lessons included were selected by the authors who have more than twenty-five years of experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Topics were suggested by teens with ASD and their parents. The lessons are filled with fun and age-appropriate activities that incorporate current issues facing teens today such as peer pressure, joining in, honesty, self-esteem, dealing with bullies, and social media. The activities utilize games, worksheets, role-play skits and discussions questions, and can be used in social skills groups"--Back cover.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Getting Started: Creating a Program
• Weekly Rituals
• Just Do It: Initiating Conversations. Lesson 1: Initiating Conversations to Make Friends
• Lesson 2: Initiating Conversations to Get Information
• Lesson 3: Initiating Conversations with the Opposite Sex
• Take the Plunge: Joining In. Lesson 1: Joining a Group of Friends
• Lesson 2: Joining a Group of Unfamiliar Teens
• Lesson 3: Joining an Activity at School
• Truth or Consequences: Honesty. Lesson 1: Being Honest in What You Say
• Lesson 2: Being Honest in What You Do
• Lesson 3: Being Honest with Yourself
• I'm OK, You're OK: Self-Esteem. Lesson 1: Setting Personal Goals to Develop Self-Esteem
• Lesson 2: Personal Successes
• Lesson 3: Believe in Yourself
• Reinventing Yourself: Coping with Change. Lesson 1: Accepting Change
• Lesson 2: Trying New Things
• Lesson 3: Surprises
• All Linked Up: Dealing with Social Media. Lesson 1: Online Conversations
• Lesson 2: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Accounts

• Lesson 3: Online Dangers
• Secret Meanings: Unwritten Rules of Everyday Living. Lesson 1: Unwritten Rules in the Community
• Lesson 2: Unwritten Rules in School
• Lesson 3: Unwritten Social Rules
• Standing Up for Yourself: Dealing with Bullies. Lesson 1: Cyber Bullying
• Lesson 2: Verbal Bullying
• Lesson 3: Physical Bullying
• A Mind of Your Own: Peer Pressure. Lesson 1: Distinguishing Positive and Negative Peer Pressure
• Lesson 2: When Under Pressure, Gauge the Consequences
• Lesson 3: Making a Plan to Deal with Negative Peer Pressure
• Good Health: Good Personal Hygiene
• Lesson 1: Smells Can Repel Friends
• Lesson 2: Personal Appearance Matters
• Lesson 3: Poor Hygiene and Poor Health.

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Author/Creator:

Gentry, Betholyn F. , author

Contributors:

Wiley, Pamela (Speech-language pathologist) , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Autism (Teens) [by Gentry, B.F.]

Subjects:

Autism in adolescence — Treatment

Autistic children — Behavior modification

Autistic youth — Behavior modification

Social skills — Study and teaching

Autism in adolescence

Autistic children

Autistic youth

Social skills

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-165).

Physical Description:

viii, 165 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Call Numbers:

RJ506.A9 G463 2016

ISBNs:

9781597567855
159756785X

Other Standard Numbers:

[Unknown Type]: 40025394684

OCLC Numbers:

930581573