Social Skills Training

For Children & Adolescents with Autism & Social-Communication Differences
2. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-1-957984-22-3
Verlag: Future Horizons

Buch, Englisch, 250 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 214 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 912 g

- As of 2023, the prevalence of autism is 241% greater than in 2000. 
- 50% of of children could have autism by 2025. Social Skills Training addresses the core symptoms of autism outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
- Multiple studies show that developing social skills in children with autism can:

- Increase appropriate peer interactions
- Reduce problem behavior
- Increase academic performance

Autoren/Hrsg.

Baker, Jed

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Sonderpädagogik, Heilpädagogik

Über Autor(innen)

Jed Baker, PhD, is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. He is on the professional advisory board of Autism Today, ANSWER, YAI, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors. He is an award winning author of eight books.