Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders

Pediatrician Jeanie McAfee originally created this user-friendly social curriculum for her daughter Rachel, who was diagnosed with Asperger's at age ten. Since then, it has become a staple for parents and educators. It addresses the most urgent problems facing those with Asperger's Syndrome, high-functioning autism, and related disorders.

Dr. McAfee covers how to:

increase communication skills

recognize and cope with emotions

recognize and prevent stress

develop abstract thinking skills

address behavioral problems

Tasks are broken down into small steps, repeated until they are mastered, then generalized. Helpful handouts, templates, and forms will help keep teachers and learners on track.

Helpful sections include:

Recognizing and Coping with One's Own Emotions

Communication and Social Skills

Abstract Thinking Skills

Behavioral Issues

© 2012 Future Horizons (Ebook): 9781935274469

Release date

Ebook: 1 October 2012