Successful Problem-Solving for High-Functioning Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kerry Mataya and Penney Owens have created an ingeniously simple, yet comprehensive solution to a complex problem. The strategy teaches problem-solving and related social skills by building on strength in visual processing. The Problem-Solving Chart is a vital tool for supporting high-functioning individuals with ASD. We use this practical technique with children, adolescents, and adults in our private practice. This book is a great resource for parents, educators, and others who support individuals with ASD. It is highly recommended. --Ruth Aspy, PhD, and Barry G. Grossman, PhDThe Problem-Solving Chart is a versatile tool that many teachers have adopted and implemented in their daily routines within our school district. It has proven effective when used consistently in daily programming for many students, ranging in age from kindergarten through high school. The chart has enabled students to develop social relationships as well as participate successfully in small-group activities with others. This tool is a must-have for teachers or parents of students who may be perceived as having difficulty getting along with others. --Susan Peppenhorst, MAED, BCBAKerry and Penney at AASCG have been a godsend. They recognize that each child is unique and that sometimes traditional approaches do not work with some children. Kerry worked with our son s teachers to tailor a behavior chart and tracking log that he easily understood and even had a part in designing. When he was younger, Kerry s Problem-Solving Chart allowed him to understand and take control of his emotions. Over the time he has spent with AASCG groups, he has become more social and confident and now even takes part in sporting activities with children his own age. --Angie and Bret Hill, parents of 10-year-old boy with Asperger Syndrome