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Social Skills Games and Activities for Kids With Autism

Social Skills Games and Activities for Kids With Autism

Published in
2013
3.75
on Goodreads (12)

Description

Social Skills Games and Activities for Kids With Autism provides complete instructions for using fun, engaging games and activities to teach social skills to children with autism spectrum disorders. The games include directions for assessing skills such as asking for toys, getting the attention of others, reading nonverbal gestures, understanding perspectives, and cooperating to solve problems. Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, the book takes teachers through motivating, prompting, shaping, modeling, and reinforcing social skills while playing the games and helping students learn to participate in other activities such as demonstrating the social skill in role plays and the natural environment. Perfect for teachers struggling to help their students with autism learn to interact socially with their peers, these games are sure to become a much-loved part of students' daily routines.
Age
5-10
Text complexity
proficient
Length
216 pages

Why to read

  • Provides Practical Tools: The book offers a variety of games and activities specifically designed to enhance social skills in children with autism, providing parents, educators, and therapists with practical tools to help these children improve their social interactions.
  • Tailored to Unique Needs: Understanding that children with autism have unique social challenges, the activities in the book are tailored to address these specific needs, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to support the social development of children on the spectrum.
  • Promotes Engagement and Learning: Through fun and interactive games, children with autism can become more engaged in the learning process. These activities encourage participation and can help children practice and retain social skills in a comfortable and enjoyable setting.
  • Expert Guidance: Wendy Ashcroft is an expert in the field, and her insights provide readers with evidence-based strategies to support children with autism. The book serves as a guide to best practices in social skills education for this population.