Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents

A Guide to Communication and Socialisation in Interaction Therapy

Michael Fitzgerald author John Harpur author Maria Lawlor author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:15th Feb '06

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Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents cover

Increasing social interaction and competence in teens with AS

This book presents strategies to tackle the difficulties in social interaction and communication experienced by adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. Focusing on the development of interaction skills through teaching social competence, it explains how to design an effective social skills intervention programme leading to successful peer interaction.

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 on what resources to choose from the wide range of available intervention programmes, and many case study examples are also provided. The authors outline session formats, possible problems and solutions, and emphasise the significance of the therapist's attitude and the role of parents in building social confidence.

This highly practical book is an excellent resource for anyone involved with designing and delivering socialisation training to adolescents with AS, from parents and teachers to counsellors and therapists.

Throughout, the text is illustrated and lightened by some wonderful examples which bring a deeper understanding and reality to the material... The book is undoubtedly a useful resource along with other material for anyone wishing to design and lead a social skills group. -- AS Teens

ISBN: 9781843103226

Dimensions: 234mm x 157mm x 12mm

Weight: 370g

224 pages