These ready-to-use, classroom-based interventions help students with ASD improve cognitive flexibility in any situation, inside and outside the classroom. Includes CD-ROM of student worksheets, game cards, and other printable materials.
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"Teachers and therapists alike, take note: You have in your hands the means by which you'll be able to address IEP and clinical goals. This is going to be your go-to manual, when you haven't lent it out!" (Glenis Benson, Ph.D. ASD consultant 20110720)
"User-friendly and innovative . . . offers an unparalleled collection of practical lesson materials that can be implemented in the school setting and also across multiple real world settings to ensure generalization." (Marjorie Soloman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, MIND Institute and Imaging Research Center, University of California, Davis 20110720)
"Unique and welcome . . . will be of immense help to anyone who teaches children with autism. Readers can be confident that the curriculum will actually work in authentic settings for children with autism." (Connie Kasari, Ph.D. Professor, Center for Autism Research & Training, UCLA Semel Institute 20110720)
"A wonderful example of how best to translate solid research findings into accessible, effective, and engaging intervention . . . A very practical, and therefore very useful, resource for parents and professionals alike." (Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. Director, Upper School, The McCarton School, New York, NY 20110720)
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"User-friendly and innovative . . . offers an unparalleled collection of practical lesson materials that can be implemented in the school setting and also across multiple real world settings to ensure generalization." (Marjorie Soloman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, MIND Institute and Imaging Research Center, University of California, Davis 20110720)
"Unique and welcome . . . will be of immense help to anyone who teaches children with autism. Readers can be confident that the curriculum will actually work in authentic settings for children with autism." (Connie Kasari, Ph.D. Professor, Center for Autism Research & Training, UCLA Semel Institute 20110720)
"A wonderful example of how best to translate solid research findings into accessible, effective, and engaging intervention . . . A very practical, and therefore very useful, resource for parents and professionals alike." (Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. Director, Upper School, The McCarton School, New York, NY 20110720)
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About the Author
Dr. Anthony is a clinical and developmental psychologist at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's National Medical Center and an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (GWU). She leads the intervention program at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, an active interdisciplinary evaluation, treatment, research and training clinic. Dr. Anthony has expertise in developing clinical interventions and over 20 years of extensive experience in studying and treating behavioral rigidities (executive dysfunction) and stereotyped behaviors in children with developmental disorders. In addition, she and Dr. Kenworthy were awarded an ASD supplement to CNMC's Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders program to provide interdisciplinary training in the evaluation, treatment and research with children with ASD.
Lynn Cannon, MEd, is a special education coordinator at the Ivymount School. She is responsible for helping to develop and oversee the social learning and academic curriculum for the lower and middle school students at Ivymount School. Ms. Cannon is the director of Take2 Summer Camp, a program designed to develop interaction skills and social thinking in children ages 8–12. . Prior to her work at Ivymount School Lynn was a classroom teacher at the Lab School of Washington, in Washington DC. Ms. Cannon has been a major contributor to the development of the intervention. She has led all of the data collection, the implementation of the intervention and the training of the teachers in the pilot feasibility and development trial.
Lauren Kenworthy is the Director of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's National Medical Center and is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Neurology, The George Washington University Medical School. She has specialized in the neuropsychological assessment of children with social learning disorders and executive dysfunction for over 15 years. In addition, Dr. Kenworthy has published over 20 peer reviewed papers investigating autism and executive function, as well as developing the most widely used assessment tool in the field, the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF; Gioia, Isquith, Guy, & Kenworthy, 2000).
For over 10 years, Katie C. Alexander has dedicated her work to serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, and the professionals who support them. Katie is an occupational therapist who has conducted research on cognitive behavioral intervention for adolescents with Asperger's Disorder and has provided trainings and presentations both nationally and at the state level. Recently, Katie served as the founding program director for the Model Asperger Program at Ivymount School (MAP), where she led the development and implementation of a model, evidence-based educational programming, including intervention targeting social competency, positive behavior supports, and executive function. Katie has since authored two textbook chapters and continues to develop programming for individuals with ASD and participate in the research collaboration between the Ivymount School and Children's National Medical Center.
Monica Adler Werner, MS, is the Director of the Model Asperger Program (MAP) at the Ivymount School. In that capacity she has spearheaded the development of a social learning curriculum that emphasizes problem solving, self advocacy and self regulation. Ms Werner has been a major contributor to the development of the intervention. In addition, she is a co-founder of Take2 Summer Camp, a program designed to develop social thinking, problem solving and skills. She also serves as an ad hoc public reviewer of NIMH autism grants.
Lynn Cannon, MEd, is a special education coordinator at the Ivymount School. She is responsible for helping to develop and oversee the social learning and academic curriculum for the lower and middle school students at Ivymount School. Ms. Cannon is the director of Take2 Summer Camp, a program designed to develop interaction skills and social thinking in children ages 8–12. . Prior to her work at Ivymount School Lynn was a classroom teacher at the Lab School of Washington, in Washington DC. Ms. Cannon has been a major contributor to the development of the intervention. She has led all of the data collection, the implementation of the intervention and the training of the teachers in the pilot feasibility and development trial.
Lauren Kenworthy is the Director of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's National Medical Center and is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Neurology, The George Washington University Medical School. She has specialized in the neuropsychological assessment of children with social learning disorders and executive dysfunction for over 15 years. In addition, Dr. Kenworthy has published over 20 peer reviewed papers investigating autism and executive function, as well as developing the most widely used assessment tool in the field, the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF; Gioia, Isquith, Guy, & Kenworthy, 2000).
For over 10 years, Katie C. Alexander has dedicated her work to serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, and the professionals who support them. Katie is an occupational therapist who has conducted research on cognitive behavioral intervention for adolescents with Asperger's Disorder and has provided trainings and presentations both nationally and at the state level. Recently, Katie served as the founding program director for the Model Asperger Program at Ivymount School (MAP), where she led the development and implementation of a model, evidence-based educational programming, including intervention targeting social competency, positive behavior supports, and executive function. Katie has since authored two textbook chapters and continues to develop programming for individuals with ASD and participate in the research collaboration between the Ivymount School and Children's National Medical Center.
Monica Adler Werner, MS, is the Director of the Model Asperger Program (MAP) at the Ivymount School. In that capacity she has spearheaded the development of a social learning curriculum that emphasizes problem solving, self advocacy and self regulation. Ms Werner has been a major contributor to the development of the intervention. In addition, she is a co-founder of Take2 Summer Camp, a program designed to develop social thinking, problem solving and skills. She also serves as an ad hoc public reviewer of NIMH autism grants.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a clinical psychologist working primarily with children on the autism spectrum, I have found this book to be incredibly helpful for my patients and their families. The book is filled with exercises and activities that are easy to put into practice for not only clinicians, but also parents and teachers. The activities are tailored specifically for children on the autism spectrum - meaning they feature simplified language, lots of pictures and hands-on exercises, easy-to-teach "scripts" (my favorite is the "Plan A versus Plan B"), and many activities that are actually quite engaging and fun for the kids. It's not one of those books that drones on and on about theory - this is all about practical ways to help kids who have problems with flexibility. Overall, a wonderful resource that I keep coming back to- highly recommend!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Jackie
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This book has helped me on so many levels help my son who has autism. I can take him shopping or take him to school; have him try new foods at a restaurant and even have him do something totally off his schedule and not have the meltdown explosive behaviors that he use to have. One of the things that this book teaches is that if I want him to be more flexible then I have to model what that looks like for him. I've learned to help him realize that when he is stuck that there are coping strategies that he can use. My son is so much more relaxed and I am so proud of how he is able to breathe and calm himself down rather quickly.
I recommend this book to anyone who has a child in need of being more flexible and goal directed!!
I recommend this book to anyone who has a child in need of being more flexible and goal directed!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By EB
Format:Paperback
I work with children with various diagnoses. Although the program is developed primarily for students with autism spectrum disorders, I find it extremely helpful for anyone who has problems with flexibility and goal-directed behavior. The manual is easy to understand and use. The scripts and exercises are very helpful and well-liked by the children I work with. It's fun! This is a wonderful resource for parents, teachers, and professionals!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Concrete, practical, thorough and consistent
I am an individual and family therapist who works with children and teens on the autism spectrum. I find the ideas in this book to be easily adapted to my setting and generalizable... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the book
The book is a great filler for the 'The Zones' curriculum which I am currently teaching. It incorporates the 5 point scale and Alert Program. Love it.
Published 5 months ago by Melanie Kavadas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic, practical resource for teaching executive functioning!
As a teacher, program coordinator, and Behavior analyst working with students with ASDs, I have found. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Erin Flanagan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have manual for those who work with children with High...
This is a well-written and well-organized workbook directed to teachers, but very applicable to therapists who are looking to teach and support executive skills to (~8-11 year-old)... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rafael Oliveras
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unstuck and On Target is great!
This book showed me how to teach flexibility and staying on task with fun activities. It has powerful scripts that help kids shift gears when they are stuck. Read more
Published 7 months ago by lkes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific book for educators and even counselors
This is a FUN and helpful book with activities for children to improve their flexibility and planning skills. Read more
Published 7 months ago by clt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource, full of new and very helpful ideas
Unstuck & On Target is a superb resource for parents, teachers and others. It will excite and inspire those with 20 years of experience as well as those who are in the earliest... Read more
Published 7 months ago by LG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unlike anything else out there!
Made for kids on the autism spectrum, but could be used for any student with flexibility problems. It is helpful and easy to use.
Published 7 months ago by Anon123
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