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

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.Additional ISBNs: 1462515339, 160918209X, 9781462515332, 9781609182090Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism is written by Susan Williams White and published by The Guilford Press. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism are 9781609182113, 1609182111 and the print ISBNs are 9781462515332, 1462515339.