Author(s): Richard L Simpson, Ellen McGinnis-Smith

Gone Fishing

Give students the social skills they need to succeed in school and in life! Students on the autistic spectrum have much to offer our school communities, but they often don't have the opportunity. This practical resource provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing social skills for children and adolescents diagnosed with high-functioning autism. Through case studies, vignettes, classroom materials, checklists, and templates, you will learn how to: Deliver interventions that identify target behaviors, model behaviors, and provide opportunities to practice Support students in navigating social situations, forming relationships with peers and adults, and following rules and routines Develop, implement, and evaluate social skill intervention and support programs