PEERS? for Young Adults: Social Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Challenges 1st Edition – Ebook PDF Version

PEERS? for Young Adults: Social Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Challenges 1st Edition – Ebook PDF Version – Digital Instant Dowload.

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138238716
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138238718
• Author: Elizabeth Laugeson

PEERS® for Young Adults presents the first evidence-based group treatment program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders and social challenges. Inside, readers will find a critical step forward in the dissemination of effective behavioral interventions for young adults in the form of 16 engaging group session outlines that are both user-friendly and backed by empirical research. Each session is accompanied by homework assignments and practice suggestions designed to reinforce the group’s understanding of the skills learned during each meeting. This practical resource will prove to be an invaluable reference for any clinician or educator working with this population.

Table of contents:

List of Tables  Preface  Acknowledgements  Author Biography

1. Getting Started

2. Session 1: Trading Information and Starting Conversations

3. Session 2: Trading Information and Maintaining Conversations.

4. Session 3: Finding a Source of Friends.

5.  Session 4: Electronic Communication

6. Session 5: Appropriate Use of Humor

7. Session 6: Entering Group Conversations

8. Session 7: Exiting Conversations

9. Session 8: Get-Togethers

10. Session 9: Dating Etiquette – Letting Someone Know You Like Them.

11. Session 10: Dating Etiquette – Asking Someone on a Date

12. Session 11: Dating Etiquette – Going on Dates

13. Session 12: Dating Etiquette – Dating Do’s and Dont’s

14. Session 13: Handling Disagreements

15. Session 14: Handling Direct Bullying

16. Session 15: Handling Indirect Bullying

17. Session 16: Moving Forward and Graduation  References  Appendices