Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents

A Guide to Communication and Socialisation in Interaction Therapy

John Harpur, Maria Lawlor and Michael Fitzgerald

Paperback: £19.99 / $31.95

2006, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-322-6, BIC 2: JKSN2 JNS

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Introduction. 1. Background Issues in Social Skills Interventions. 2. Current Thinking on Asperger Syndrome. 3. Communication and Language Issues. 4. Assembling an Intervention. 5. Video Modelling and Script Models. 6. Format of the Sessions. 7. Problems and Solution Tips. 8. Session Plans and Materials. 9. Evaluation Issues. Appendix 1: Relaxation Exercise. Appendix 2: Banned Phrases Sheet. Appendix 3: Action Plan Sheet. Appendix 4: Getting Everyone to Interact Game. Appendix 5: Charades - Ideal for AS Role Plays. Appendix 6: A Sample Script. Appendix 7: Social Effects Questionnaire. References. Index.

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Author information

• John Harpur
• Maria Lawlor
• Michael Fitzgerald

Subject areas

• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
• Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords

• adolescence,
• Asperger syndrome,
• communication,
• counselling,
• inclusive classroom,
• occupational therapy,
• psychology,
• social skills,
• special education,
• speech and language therapy

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