Succeeding with interventions for Asperger syndrome adolescents : a guide to communication and socialisation in interaction therapy

Harpur, John 1958- (Author). Lawlor, Maria, 1959- (Added Author). Fitzgerald, Michael, 1946- (Added Author).

Summary: This vital new book presents effective strategies to tackle the specific difficulties in social interaction and communication that are experienced by adolescents with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Focusing on the development of interaction skills through teaching social competence, the authors explain how to design an effective social skills intervention programme whose primary objective is successful peer interaction. They describe the methodology, philosophy and science underpinning their approach and include a template for a sample course currently administered over six months. Guidance is given.

Record details

ISBN: 1843103222
ISBN: 9781843103226
ISBN: 9781280566387
ISBN: 1280566388
ISBN: 9781846424830
ISBN: 1846424836
Physical Description: 1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations
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Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-217) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Background issues in social skills interventions -- Current thinking on Asperger syndrome -- Communication and language issues -- Assembling an intervention -- Video modelling and script models -- Format of the sessions -- Problems and solution tips -- Session plans and materials -- Evaluation issues -- App. 1 : relaxation exercise -- App. 2 : banned phrases sheet -- App. 3 : action plan sheet -- App. 4 : getting everyone to interact game -- App. 5 : charades : ideal for as role plays -- App. 6 : a sample script -- App. 7 : social effects questionnaire.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.