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Author:   Jed Baker
Publisher:   Future Horizons Incorporated
Imprint:   Future Horizons Incorporated
Dimensions:   Width: 27.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.760kg
ISBN:  

9781932565355

ISBN 10:   1932565353
Pages:   177
Publication Date:   01 November 2006
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 11 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Part One-Before You Begin The Autism Spectrum and the Importance of Visual Aids About Social Skills Picture Books Generalization of Skills Part Two-Social Skills Picture Books Non-Verbal Cues/Body Language Welcome Versus Unwelcome Knowing When to Stop Talking Listening Position Don't be a Space Invader Conversation Greetings Interrupting in Conversation Interrupting in Class Interrupting at Work Starting a Conversation with Someone You Know Getting to Know Someone New Knowing When to Stop Being Funny Ending a Conversation Building and Maintaining Friendships Sharing Friends Avoiding Sensitive Topics and Insults Showing Empathy and Understanding Don't Be the Rule Police Asserting Your Feelings Giving Criticism Conflict Resolution Teasing Asking Someone Out on a Date Dealing with School and Work Dealing with the Fear of Trying Something New Trying when it's Hard Accepting No or Waiting For What You Want Dealing with Mistakes Working with Others-Compromising Job Interviewing

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Having earned his MA and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Albany, Dr. Jed Baker is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school districts where, nearly two decades ago, he organized a group to help children with social communication problems. That group expanded and ultimately became the Social Skills Training Project under Dr. Baker's directorship. Dr. Baker also presents lectures all over the world on social skills training, and is on the board of directors of the Asperger's Syndrome Education Network, Inc. (ASPEN). His work has been featured on ABC News and Nightline.

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