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| Here is a simple yet effective method for helping people with autism function more comfortably in social situations. |
| Individuals with autism are often anxious about new experiences (such as riding an escalator, or going to the dentist) because they don't know what to expect or how to react. The stories in this book describe various activities, usually in five or six simple sentences. Realistic line drawings illustrate each activity. The stories and illustrations make it possible for people with autism to read about an activity several times prior to actually doing it. In this way, the activity becomes familiar and no longer causes anxiety. |
| More than 200 stories cover Social Skills, People and Pets, Personal Care, Helping Around the House, Cooking, Holidays and Parties, Outdoor Games and Activities, School, Getting Around the Community, Shopping, Recreation, Work, and more. You'll find stories about answering the telephone, going to a birthday party, riding a bus, and many other common activities. In addition, the appendix shows you how to create stories of your own. These stories are especially helpful when students with autism are introduced into general education classes. Paperbound: approximately 215 pp. |
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