The Social Skills Picture Book

Winner of an iParenting Media Award!

This picture book appeals to the visual strengths of students on the autism spectrum, with color photos of students demonstrating various social skills in the correct (and sometimes incorrect) way. The skills depicted are meant to be read, role-played, corrected when necessary, role-played some more and, finally, to be practiced by the student in real-life social situations. "Thought bubbles" show what people are thinking during these interactions (not always what you hoped!). Practical, engaging, and down-to-earth, this is a valuable tool to help teens navigate the often-mysterious rules of social conduct in everyday situations.

Helpful sections include:

Conversation

Building and Maintaining Friendships

Asserting Your Feelings

Conflict Resolution

Asking Someone Out on a Date

Dealing with School and Work

Dealing with Mistakes

Working with Others--Compromising

Job Interviewing

Order the book alone or along with the Accompanying CD!

(CD is meant to be used along with the book as a teaching tool. It contains all the photos from the book but no text. The CD can also be purchased alone if you already own this book.)

Describes in pictures the proper responses to real-life situations that youth with social communication challenges face on a daily basis.
Jed Baker, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with over 12 years experience leading theraputic groups with children, adults and families. He is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school systems, providing social skills training for students with pervasive developmental disorders and learning disabilities. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training throughout the Northeast on social skills training for individuals with Asperger Sydrome and related pervasive developmental disorders.