num_pages: 240
description: One of the most important yet difficult skills for children with autism to learn is effective social interaction. This book introduces social skills programs to parents of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children diagnosed with one of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), including Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and Not Otherwise Specified. The book is based on the authors' decades of clinical experience using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a proven educational method, to teach social skills at home and school. This book focuses on four broad play skills; the language of social skills; understanding another person's perspective; functioning in an inclusive classroom. This book helps parents to work with their child's strengths to improve social skills. Following the suggestions and exercises in this book, parents can teach children pretend-play, use toys appropriately, know when to use conventional responses like - excuse me - tell jokes, recognise that others' feelings and thoughts are different from their own, and initiate social interaction with peers. Included are tips for using games, modelling, rewards, role play, videos, activity schedules, and social stories to teach social skills and make the learning experience fun for parents and children. A case study of one family's efforts and successes provides a real-life example that's informative and reassuring. Appendices listing resources such as books, games, and activities give parents additional material to explore. Also by Sandra Harris :Siblings of Children with A Guide for FamiliesRight from the Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with AutismIncentives for Motivating People with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Learn and Gain IndependenceEssential First Steps for Parents of Children with AutismAlso by Mary Jane Weiss :Right from the Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with AutismTeaching Social Skills to People with Best Practices in Individualizing InterventionsJumpstarting Communication Skills in Children with Autism
language: English
title: Reaching Out, Joining in: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism
titlecomplete: Reaching Out, Joining in: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism (Topics in Autism)
genres: Nonfiction, Autistic Spectrum Disorder
ratings_count: 39
publisher: Woodbine House