Social Skills

The STAR Program is designed to teach children and those involved in their care psychological techniques to improve self-control and prosocial competence. The program employs cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and uses a child-centered approach to teach attention skills, emotional control, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to children aged 8-12 who have cognitive, behavioral, social or emotional difficulties. This workbook is given to the child upon joining the program with sections for each group session and individual exercises to be completed between meetings. With games, helpful tips, activities and extra space to personalize the workbook with notes and drawings, this is an essential companion for children participating in the STAR Program. -publisher

Big Red Riding Hood has been bullying Little Bitty Wolf since she moved into the neighborhood and his parents' advice does not help, but their school counselor, Mr. Know-It-Owl, makes a comment that just might set things right.

How is a person supposed to proceed in life if she does not understand why others act the way they do, or how she is supposed to behave in order to fit in with others? While Diary of a Social Detective is first and foremost a detective/ mystery book for young readers, it also addresses these often unspoken questions and offers clear-cut, practical strategies for solving social mysteries.

This is the Spanish translation of You Are a Social Detective. This entertaining comic book offers different ways that can be reviewed repeatedly with elementary school-aged students to teach them how to develop their detective skills to understand social clues and unravel the mystery of the social world around them. This isn't just a book for students who have challenges relating to autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's, ADHD and similar but is also for those who are working with them as it teaches the social thinking vocabulary. -publisher

Does your ASD learner need help with social skills? The Six-Minute Social Skills workbooks are the solution you need. These best-selling workbooks are designed for busy parents and professionals who need easy-to-use and effective materials to quickly build social confidence in learners who have Autism, Asperger

Miranda Peabody had no patience for the other students in class and just didn't understand why they couldn't be as smart and talented as she was. Her teacher, Mrs. Klemp, suggested that she try to understand other people by "standing in their shoes." After much searching, she learns the true meaning of "standing in someone else's shoes" and having empathy for others. This full-color, illustrated storybook for grades PK-4 includes discussion questions as well as activities to enhance learning about empathy.

This hands-on manual is your step-by-step guide to helping your learner build strong conversation skills. Weekly social skills lessons emphasize the entire spectrum of skill acquisition, from structured practice to generalization in the natural environment. Lessons are scripted for easy delivery and all required materials are included, making this resource suitable for both parents and professionals. Easily adaptable for both group and individual use

"Learning to Be Kind and Understand Differences is a practical guide that aims to teach kids with AD/HD how to better get along with their peers, understand what they are feeling, and learn to recognize and talk about the feelings of other people." -publisher

This book has been designed to help teach children social play expectations. The book should be read often to your child to help with behavior. The repetitive visuals along with reading to your child will help reinforce the concepts.

Explains what friendship is through the story of Lionel the lion and Louie the sheep,and discusses how to be a good friend by sharing, solving problems together, and forgiving each other.

Sometimes kids use hurtful or ugly words to put down other kids, whether they mean to insult or are just going along with the group. These hurtful words often carry a deeper meaning that many children aren t aware of. Ouch Moments shows kids who is affected by these words: the target, the mean kid, and bystanders." -publisher

"This highly visual social skills book uses computer metaphors and visual diagrams to help children on the autism spectrum to understand how their words and actions can affect other people." -publisher

Early diagnosis and early intervention are both important factors in the lifelong success of those diagnosed. Quinn at School is based on vignettes that reflect the social challenges (interacting with classmates, greeting teachers, playground politics, art class, library visits, etc.) preschool and kindergarten children with social deficiencies face each school day.

Meet Edison Thomas, a middle-schooler who finds science easy, but friendships difficult.

Advice on acceptable online behavior and etiquette for adolescents and young adults who have challenges with social skills, including social boundaries and friendships.--Publisher

Social Fortune or Social Fate: A Social Thinking Graphic Novel Map for Social Quest Seekers By Michelle Garcia Winner and Pam Crooke Utilizing the graphic novel with anime illustrations concept to capture the attention of teens, we have developed this book to teach the core concepts related to Michelle Garcia Winner's Social Behavior Mapping (SBM). SBM's teach how our own behaviors, expected and unexpected, impact how others feel about us, ultimately treat us which then affects how we feel about ourselves.

Many parents are not sure of what to say and do to help their children improve their social interactions. Social Rules for Kids - The Top 100 Social Rules Kids Need to Succeed helps open the door of communication between parent and child by addressing 100 social rules for home, school, and the community.

In this new teaching comic book in the Superflex series, the superhero, Superflex, swoops down to help Aiden overcome the Unthinkable, Glassman (who causes our over-reactions to small things), at just the right time: the first day of school! This very popular comic book works well with K-5 students. Superflex shows elementary school students how they can use strategies to conquer their own "Team of Unthinkables," including Glassman and other characters. In the process, students learn to calm Glassman and ways to assess the size of problems and other issues.

"Helps kids improve their social skills and friendship skills. Advice covers topics such as breaking the ice, developing friendships, overcoming problems, and more"-- Provided by publisher.

Workbook to help students cope with and develop ways to prevent stress and anxiety. Topics include relaxation, flexible thinking, problem solving, getting organized, being healthy, getting along with other kids and using strengths and talents.

Intense, all-consuming interest in a special topic is one of the core characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. While often viewed as a barrier to social interactions with others, special interests can be "turned around" and become a strength, resulting in very positive social outcomes, even friendships. Beyond the potential for friendships, special interests have also been found to increase self-esteem and success in academic areas. In this warmly illustrated children's book, we meet Stefan, who has a deep interest in trains, roads, and maps.

Introduction to the concepts of social thinking to kids and general education teachers, para-professionals, parents, caregivers, special educators, grandparents, siblings, day care workers, and scout leaders. Includes social thinking lessons. -publisher