How To Talk With Friends: A Step-by-Step Social Skills Curriculum for Children With Autism Paperback – October 5, 2016

Is your neurodiverse learner struggling to connect with his peers?As elementary and middle school progresses, navigating the social world can become more challenging for neurodiverse tweens and teens. Conversation becomes a key part of friendships, and learners who struggle with conversation skills will find it difficult to build relationships with their peers."How to Talk with Friends" provides a comprehensive, easy-to-follow curriculum designed to help children participate with their peers.Easily adaptable for both group and individual use, students learn how to:Begin a conversation by asking about their friend’s interests.Respond to a friend with appropriate comments, follow-up questions and follow-up comments.Track the movement of a conversation topic.Appropriately change a topic during a conversationSignal interest with body orientation and also interpret a friend’s face/body messages.Begin and end a conversation smoothly.Designed as a 12-week social group curriculum, the key features of this hands-on manual include:Weekly social skills lessons that emphasize the entire spectrum of skill acquisition, from structured practice to generalization in the natural environment. Lessons are scripted for easy deliveryAll required materials are included, making this resource suitable for both parents and professionals.Children learn and practice these key social skills while playing games, doing crafts and hanging out with their friends or family. The focus is on extended practice to ensure mastery.Part 1 provides the background information you need to run a successful social skills group or teach an individual learner. Individual chapters cover the course content and structure, preparation, and course delivery and assessment.Part 2 contains weekly lessons. Each lesson provides step-by-step instructions for pre-session preparation, session delivery and assessment, and parent communication.This extensive manual is perfect for parents, educators, and professionals seeking effective tools to support their learners in understanding and engaging with their peers.Empower your learner with the skills they need to make lasting friendships. Get your copy of "How to Talk with Friends" today. Read more