S. W. White: Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

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Dr. Susan White’s Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism serves as a concise, yet thorough, guide to social skills training for children on the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum. Dr. White’s conceptualizations of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and treatment suggestions for social skills deficits appear grounded in empirical evidence and are also supported by her many years of clinical experience. Importantly, she addresses the need not only to improve social skills but also to decrease interfering behaviors. This brief guide contains descriptions of ASD subtypes, various treatment techniques for differing deficits, social skills training across different settings, and supplemental assessment tools, worksheets, and informational handouts, making it an appropriate resource for both clinicians and educators. …