Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders PDF
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NAVIGATING THE SOCIAL WORLD A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders Jeanette L. McAfee M.D. 2 Navigating The Social World All marketing and publishing rights guaranteed to and reserved by 721 W. Abram Street Arlington, TX 76013 800.489.0727 Toll Free 817.277.0727 817.277.2270 Fax www.FHautism.com [email protected] Copyright © 2002 Jeanette L. McAfee, M.D. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission of Future Horizons, Inc. except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews. Permission is hereby granted to photocopy any forms in this publication, provided the forms are for personal or teaching use only. Any commercial use, or use in other publications, regardless of its purpose, is prohibited. Printed in Canada ISBN 10: 1-885477-82-1 3 ISBN 13: 978-1-885477-82-8 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-935274-46-9 4 We should not live in the clouds, on a superficial level. We should dedicate ourselves to understanding our brothers and sisters. Mother Theresa 5 This book is dedicated to my daughter, Rachel. You have been my inspiration. I could not have asked for a better teacher than you. 6 CONTENTS Foreword by Dr. Tony Attwood Author’s Note Acknowledgements Introduction How to Use This Book A Brief Overview of Asperger’s Syndrome and High functioning Autism SECTION ONE: Recognizing and Coping with One’s Own Emotions Introduction: Recognizing and Coping with One’s Own Emotions Program 1: Recognizing a Simple Emotion Redirecting Negative Thoughts to Positive Thoughts Program 2: Recognizing and Labeling More Emotions Linking Nonverbal Clues to Emotions Program 3: Expressing Emotions Quantifying Emotions on a Continuum 7 Program 4: Stress I - Data Collection. Recognizing Stress Signals and Causes and Effects of Stress Program 5: Stress II - Self-Monitoring Stress Levels Relaxation Strategies Program 6: Stress III - Stress Prevention SECTION TWO: Communication and Social Skills Introduction: Communication and Social Skills Program 7: Basic Conversational Responses Program 8: Recognizing and Interpreting Nonverbal and Contextual Clues in Other People Program 9: Greetings and Goodbyes Program 10: Initiating Conversations Program 11: Using Nonverbal Conversational Skills. Making SENSE in Conversations Program 12: Recognizing and Using Tone of Voice Clues Program 13: Conversational Manners Program 14: Making Introductions Program 15: Public vs. Private 8 Program 16: Offering and Asking for Help Program 17: Giving and Receiving Compliments Program 18: Resolving Conflicts. Sharing Negative Feelings and Opinions SECTION THREE: Abstract Thinking Skills Introduction: Abstract Thinking Skills Program 19: Figurative Speech SECTION FOUR: Behavioral Issues Introduction: Behavioral Issues Behavioral Terms Used in this Book A Brief Look at Reinforcement Hidden Causes of Problem Behaviors Program 20: Compliance APPENDICES Appendix A: Additional Resource Materials Appendix B: Handouts 9 Appendix C: Templates Appendix D: Program Tracking Forms Appendix E: Glossary 10
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