| The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Communication, Play and Emotion Contributor(s): Baker, Jed (Author) |
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ISBN: 1885477910 ISBN-13: 9781885477910 Publisher: Future Horizons OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2001 Annotation: A dynamic teaching tool for children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, "The Social Skills Picture Book" offers pictures of the right and wrong ways to handle nearly 30 social skills, such as conversation, play, emotion, management, and empathy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - General - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General |
| Dewey: 371.9 |
| LCCN: 2011655130 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 10.9" W x 8.4" (1.45 lbs) 197 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Winner of an iParenting Media Award - now in Spanish This picture book appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism spectrum, with color photos of students demonstrating various social skills in the correct (and sometimes incorrect) way. The skills depicted are meant to be read, role-played, corrected when necessary, role-played some more and, finally, to be practiced by the student in real-life social situations. "Thought bubbles" show what people are thinking during these interactions (not always what you hoped ). Practical, engaging, and down-to-earth, this is a valuable tool to help teens navigate the often-mysterious rules of social conduct in everyday situations. Helpful sections include: |
Contributor Bio(s): Baker, Jed: - Jed Baker, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with over 12 years experience leading theraputic groups with children, adults and families. He is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school systems, providing social skills training for students with pervasive developmental disorders and learning disabilities. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training throughout the Northeast on social skills training for individuals with Asperger Sydrome and related pervasive developmental disorders. |
