Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond (Paperback)

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Product Description

In 2001, Dr. Baker wrote The Social Skills Picture Book, designed for young children with social communication challenges. Now, in response to the deluge of requests from parents with children in their teens, here is Dr. Baker's long-awaited book, specifically geared toward older students.

The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond offers a visual learning format. Photos of actual students engaging in a wide variety of social situations show, rather than tell, the right (and wrong) ways to interact in different circumstances. They visually illustrate the positive and negative consequences of both ways of interacting. The book also offers instructions for students & families to create their own Social Skills booklets.

The social skills address real-life situations that are important to teens, such as: making new friends, interrupting a conversation, asking for help when needed, respecting each other's space, working as part of a group, making mistakes, giving class presentations, asking someone out on a date, doing difficult schoolwork, interviewing for a job, and much, much more!

About the Author

Jed Baker, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with over 12 years experience leading theraputic groups with children, adults and families. He is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school systems, providing social skills training for students with pervasive developmental disorders and learning disabilities. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training throughout the Northeast on social skills training for individuals with Asperger Sydrome and related pervasive developmental disorders.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 177 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932565353
• ISBN-13: 978-1932565355
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,144 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important ideas for students and parents affected by Asperger's, September 23, 2007

By	Judith M. Wilks "kartal mom" (Homewood, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While I think some of the students who could benefit from this book might find it a bit patronizing and beneath their level of maturity and intelligence (since it depends on pictures so much), there are some really valuable insights to be found for just about everyone with any degree of Asperger's Syndrome. The only improvement I would suggest is that more details on body language reading and face reading be included. For example, when Dr. Baker says to check first whether a potential friend looks receptive, exactly what should one look for in the facial expression and body posture? Dr. Baker gives some details on these things, but I think some Asperger's students might need more specific pointers.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Social Skills picture book..., June 8, 2007

By	just me (Southeastern Penna.) - See all my reviews

The book is in excellent condition, was packaged properly and shipped promptly.

Some of the pictures don't accurately show the body language like I would expect them too. Also, pictures are duplicated in the book for various body languages. Would be nice to have different pictures so as not to confuse the student. But I do think it will be helpful for my daughter to use along with her counselor.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!, January 18, 2007

By	Alan "A.J." (Nyack, NY) - See all my reviews

Practical, fun and engaging for High Schoolers. A great companion for the rest of Dr. Baker's books. Social skills presented in an accessible and useful way.