Social Skills and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
By: Plimley, Lynn.
Contributor(s): Bowen, Maggie.
Publisher: London : Sage, 2007Description: ix, 86p ; pbk.ISBN: 9781412923132.Subject(s): Special Education | Social skills-Study and teaching | Autistic people-Rehabilitation | Social intelligence | Behaviour modification | Autism | Autism-social aspects | Social skillsDDC classification: 616.85882 Summary: Individuals with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) have difficulty in communicating and socializing. They perceive the world in a very different way to most people, and often find the behaviour of those around them confusing and unfair.T︣︣his book examines the concerns around inappropriate social behaviour that those living and working with children and adults face on a day-to-day basis. It discusses preventative measures and intervention strategies, and uses real-life case studies to illustrate these.I︣︣ssues covered include:"︣︣ an overview of what difficulties might be encountered at different stages in life"︣ strategies that can be used to alleviate the problems"︣ how to recognize triggers and create stress-free environments"︣ hints and tips for those living and working with individuals with ASDs.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Individuals with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) have difficulty in communicating and socializing. They perceive the world in a very different way to most people, and often find the behaviour of those around them confusing and unfair.T︣︣his book examines the concerns around inappropriate social behaviour that those living and working with children and adults face on a day-to-day basis. It discusses preventative measures and intervention strategies, and uses real-life case studies to illustrate these.I︣︣ssues covered include:"︣︣ an overview of what difficulties might be encountered at different stages in life"︣ strategies that can be used to alleviate the problems"︣ how to recognize triggers and create stress-free environments"︣ hints and tips for those living and working with individuals with ASDs.