Visual Techniques for Developing Social Skills: Activities and Lesson Plans for Teaching Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

by Rebecca A Moyes

Overview

This book provides practical, hands-on strategies for teaching social skills to children with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. For use in both general education and special education classrooms, each chapter includes a detailed description of the social deficits of these children and ways to address them. Such issues include difficulties with understanding idioms, taking turns in conversation, understanding tone of voice, and body language.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935274513
Publisher:	Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication date:	02/24/2012
Pages:	88
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Rebecca Moyes, M.Ed. is a teacher, lecturer, and mother of a child with Asperger's Syndrome. She is the author of Sensory World's Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging Behaviors, published in 2010.

 

Table of Contents

Why This Book?

Important Information to Consider 1

Instructions for Use: Organizing Social Groups 5

Unit 1 Interpersonal Interactions

Lesson 1A Using Circle Stickers to Teach Eye Contact and Attending 11

Lesson 1B Using Carpet Mats and Masking Tape to Teach Personal Space When Sitting 21

Lesson 1C Using Hula-Hoops to Teach Personal Space 27

Lesson 1D Teaching Respect for Belongings and Territories as Related to Personal Space 35

Unit 2 Appropriate Communication

Lesson 2A Using a Colander to Teach Filtering of Thoughts to Avoid Inappropriate Language 45

Lesson 2B Using a Pitcher to Teach Compliments as Kind Words 55

Lesson 2C Using a Speedometer to Teach Appropriate Volume and Speed When Speaking 63

Lesson 2D Using "My Turn" Cards to Teach Refraining from Interrupting 71

Lesson 2E Using a Traffic Light to Teach Students to Monitor Their Perseverative Talk 79

Unit 3 Working Successfully with Others

Lesson 3A Using Name Tags to Become Aware of Group Roles 87

Lesson 3B Using Colored Cellophane to Become Aware of Others' Viewpoints 95

Lesson 3C Using a Chain to Teach Understanding Consequences 107

In Closing 117

About the Author 119

Additional Resources 121

Index 125