Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders

by Jeanette McAfee, Tony Attwood (Foreword)

Pediatrician Jeanie McAfee originally created this user-friendly social curriculum for her daughter Rachel, who was diagnosed with Asperger's at age ten. Since then, it has become a staple for parents and educators. It addresses the most urgent problems facing those with Asperger's Syndrome, high-functioning autism, and related disorders. Dr. McAfee covers how increase communication skills recognize and cope with emotions recognize and prevent stress develop abstract thinking skills address behavioral problems Tasks are broken down into small steps, repeated until they are mastered, then generalized. Helpful handouts, templates, and forms will help keep teachers and learners on track. Helpful sections Recognizing and Coping with One's Own Emotions Communication and Social Skills Abstract Thinking Skills Behavioral Issues

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Nonfiction, Parenting

349 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2001

Reviews

[Carolynn Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saw this at Powell's, looks interesting. A basic review shows that it is, quite basic. Though that seems to be the social level that accompanies autism spectrum disorders, so a good starting place.