Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents : A Guide to Communication and Socialisation in Interaction Therapy

This vital new book presents effective strategies to tackle the specific difficulties in social interaction and communication that are experienced by adolescents with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Focusing on the development of interaction skills through teaching social competence, the authors explain how to design an effective social skills intervention programme whose primary objective is successful peer interaction. They describe the methodology, philosophy and science underpinning their approach and include a template for a sample course currently administered over six months. Guidance is given on what resources to choose from the wide range of available intervention programmes, and many case study examples are also provided. The authors outline session formats, possible problems and solutions, and emphasise the significance of the therapist's attitude and the role of parents in building social confidence. This highly practical book is an excellent resource for anyone involved with designing and delivering socialisation training to adolescents with AS, from parents and teachers to counsellors and therapists. "Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents presents a wide range of useful strategies to address the communication and socialisation difficulties experienced by adolescents with Asperger Syndrome (AS)." "Using interaction therapy to teach social competence, the authors explain how to design a social skills intervention programme that ensures successful peer interaction. They describe the methodology, philosophy and science behind their approach and give guidance on choosing resources from the variety of available intervention programmes. The authors outline session formats, possible problems and solutions, and emphasise the significance of the therapist's attitude and the role of parents in building social confidence. Helpful case study examples are also provided, as well as a template for a sample course."--Jacket

"Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents presents a wide range of useful strategies to address the communication and socialisation difficulties experienced by adolescents with Asperger Syndrome (AS)." Using interaction therapy to teach social competence, the authors explain how to design a social skills intervention programme that ensures successful peer interaction. They describe the methodology, philosophy and science behind their approach and give guidance on choosing resources from the variety of available intervention programmes. The authors outline session formats, possible problems and solutions, and emphasise the significance of the therapist's attitude and the role of parents in building social confidence. Helpful case study examples are also provided, as well as a template for a sample course.

Introduction Background issues in social skills interventions Current thinking on Asperger syndrome Communication and language issues Assembling an intervention Video modelling and script methods Format of the sessions Problems and solution tips Lesson plans and materials Evaluation issues Appendix 1: relaxation exercise Appendix 2: banned phrases sheet Appendix 3: action plan sheet Appendix 4: getting everyone to interact game Appendix 5: charades - ideal for as role plays Appendix 6: a sample script Appendix 7: social effects questionnaire. Ce document propose un large éventail de stratégies permettant de développer chez les adolescents ayant un syndrome d'Asperger les bases de la communication et de la socialisation nécessaire à leur développement. Utilisant des relations thérapeutiques pour apprendre les compétences sociales des relations interpersonnelles, les auteurs expliquent comment élaborer des objectifs éducatifs et de comportement liés à l'adaptation sociale et au développement d'habiletés sociales avec ses pairs This book presents strategies to tackle the difficulties in social interaction and communication experienced by adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. Focusing on the development of interaction skills through teaching social competence, it explains how to design an effective social skills intervention programme leading to successful peer interaction