60 social situations & discussion starters to help teens on the autism spectrum deal with friendships, feelings, conflict and more : seeing the big picture / Lisa A. Timms.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Timms, Lisa A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism in adolescence.

Social skills in adolescence.

Autistic youth--Life skills guides.

Autistic youth.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Other Title:

Sixty social situations and discussion starters to help teens on the autism spectrum deal with friendships, feelings, conflict and more

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Written with both parent and teen in mind, every story in this book outlines a real-life situation that young people on the autism spectrum are likely to encounter. Each story is followed by questions and practical tips for parents on how to initiate constructive discussions. Teens will then be able to transfer these skills into everyday life.

Contents:

60 Social Situations & Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More: Seeing the Big Pictures; Acknowledgments; Introduction; How to use this book; Chapter 1: Self-Esteem; Why are we talking about this?; What is Encouragement? This is Too Hard!; The Importance of Having a Sense of Humor: The Haircut; Common Sense: My Computer Died!; Your Opinion Matters: The Road Trip; Strengths: Everyone is Good at Something; Chapter 2: Problem Solving; Why are we talking about this?; What Could I Do? Getting to Practice

Asking for Help Politely: I Need Help!Who Can Help You: How Do You Do That?; Waiting Out a Problem: This Too Shall Pass; Decision Making: Homebound or Schoolbound; Chapter 3: Friendships; Why are we talking about this?; Asking Personal Questions: Hard Times; Friends with Friends: Why Are You Helping Her?; Conflicting Events: You Are Going Where?; Personal Space: Getting a Bit Too Touchy; Being Trustworthy: Show Your True Colors; Chapter 4: Dealing with Feelings; Why are we talking about this?; Understanding Your Feelings: The Day Care Center

Understanding How Other People Feel: Who Does Not Love Roller Coasters?Who is Responsible for Feelings: The Guilt Trip; Fear and Failure: You Do Not Know Unless You Try; Dealing with Depression: The Soccer Tryout; Chapter 5: Self-Control; Why are we talking about this?; Dealing with Anger and Recognizing Trigger Words: Why Would You Say That?; Maintaining Self-Control: What is Next?!; Avoiding Fights: The Pool Party; Anger Reactions: The Brake Check; Controlling What You Show: The Gift; Chapter 6: Conflict; Why are we talking about this?; Friends Do Not Get You into Trouble: The Fire

Apologizing and Accepting the Blame: The Big MistakeCompromise: It is Not Just Another Word in the Dictionary; Rejection: Can She Come to the Movie with Us?; Parents Dislike Your Friend: He is Not the Criminal; Chapter 7: Family; Why are we talking about this?; Is This the Right Time? Not Now!; I Do Not Understand My Parents: The Season Pass Dilemma; Being an Attentive Listener: Did You Hear Me?; Respecting Privacy: You Read My Journal?!; Sharing Rooms: I Am Not Leaving!; Chapter 8: Community; Why are we talking about this?; Safety Concerning Meeting New People: The Dance

General Community Safety: Do Your Parents Know Where You Are?Respecting the Property of Others: The Wall; Manners Do Matter: The Dinner; Volunteering: Big Buddies; Chapter 9: Relationships; Why are we talking about this?; The Bad Reputation: Why is He Going Out with Her?; Jealousy: But He is My Best Friend; Insecurity: The Tutor; Dealing with Differences: The Hockey Game; Dealing with Rejection: I Wonder Why They Do Not Like Me?; Chapter 10: Cyber Safety; Why are we talking about this?; Video Game Chat: The Cyber Café Meeting

Social Networking Sites Event Invitations: I Know When Your Party is

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-283-14619-3

9786613146199

0-85700-468-9

OCLC:

753974800