Social Skills and Autism

These resources are packed with techniques and strategies to help students with autism spectrum disorders and their peers learn to interact with each other. Read the articles below to learn about different approaches that promote social development. These resources include teacher-initiated and student-initiated techniques that help build social skills and teach academic subjects to children with autism spectrum disorders. You'll also find reading lists of books about autism appropriate for both children and adults.

Social Development & Interactions Promoting Social Development for Students with Autism Background information on four approaches that have commonly been used to promote social development in children and youth with autism. Antecedent Prompting Procedures for Students with Autism A specific approach to working with autistic students where the teacher prompts the child to engage in some kind of interactive behavior. Considerations for Social Interaction with Autistic Students Take these considerations into account when preparing autistic students for social interaction. Direct Skill Instruction for Students with Autism This article identifies social skills that need to be developed with autistic students and the steps required to build those skills. Peer Initiation Strategies for Students with Autism With these strategies, peers are taught how to initiate and encourage social interactions with children with autism. Peer Tutoring for Students with Autism In this approach, peers learn to use effective teaching techniques and positive reinforcement to teach academic subjects to classmates with autism. Books About Autism Bibliography for Including Students with Disabilities Find the latest books and articles on inclusion. Children's Books About Disabilities This extensive list details books for both children and adults that deal with disabilities. The books are sorted by readability and their descriptions include the type of disability addressed. Mockingbird Discussion Guide Use the discussion questions in this guide to examine the complex social and emotional issues in Kathryn Erskine's Mockingbird, the story of a young girl with Asperger's syndrome dealing with the tragic loss of her brother. This printable literature guide also includes research ideas and activities to supplement classroom reading.

Additional Social Skills Resources Popular Resources on Social Skills Help your students development their interpersonal skills, with our most popular activities, lessons, and printables. They'll learn about conflict, friendship, equality, empathy, peace, and more. Social & Emotional Issues - Teacher Resources Help develop your students' social skills, emotional skills, and quality of character. These printables, lessons, and other resources will supply guidelines and advice for addressing social and emotional issues. Related Teaching Resources Special Needs – Teacher Resources Inform yourself about curriculum strategies and classroom management for students with different learning needs. We have resources on everything you need to know about teaching special needs students effectively. Popular Learning & Developmental Disablities Resources It's important to master the best teaching techniques for all your students, including those with learning and developmental disabilities. Here, you'll find resources to help you plan your lessons for your class. Types of Assessment Accommodation A comprehensive listing of types of assessment accommodations. IEPs and Beyond Our IEP resources will help you prepare and implement Individualized Education Programs. Check out our articles to find everything you need to know about the IEP process.

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