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Writing and Developing Social Stories: Practical Interventions In Autism

Caroline Smith

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Description for Writing and Developing Social Stories: Practical Interventions In Autism Paperback. Helps children with autism to understand their social world and behave appropriately within it. Suitable for children aged 3 to 16, this title provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. Num Pages: 104 pages, 26 illustrations, 5 tables. BIC Classification: JNS; MBP; MJN. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (J) Children / Juvenile; (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 289 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 458.
This practical resource provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. In addition, there are examples of successful stories to use as guides, as well as information and photocopiable resources for delivering training on the use of social stories. Based on detailed work carried out in homes, schools and pre-schools, this book offers practical support to anyone meeting the needs of a child or young adult with an autistic spectrum disorder. Social stories are short stories intended for children with autism to help them understand their social world and behave appropriately within it. The stories provide ... Read more

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Publisher

Speechmark Publishing Ltd

Number of pages

104

Format

Paperback

Publication date

2003

Condition

New

Weight

458g

Number of Pages

104

Place of Publication

London, United Kingdom

ISBN

9780863884320

SKU

V9780863884320

Shipping Time

Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days

Ref

99-1

About Caroline Smith

Caroline Smith is an independent specialist educational psychologist with extensive experience of working in the field of autism. Having formerly been a Principal Educational Psychologist working in local authority settings, Caroline has worked closely with the parents and teachers of pre-school and school-aged children attending mainstream and special schools.

Reviews for Writing and Developing Social Stories: Practical Interventions In Autism

We were most impressed by the manuscript and feel it will provide an excellent resource. The academic background is sound, and the general presentation is very user friendly. - Maureen Aarons, Tessa Gittens, Specialist SLTs Her contribution is in the production of a clear, user-friendly book which also acts as a resource manual. ... Read moreIt is a must for those Postage services involved in Early Bird Programmes in particular and is very much recommended for anyone who is actively involved with ASD children and in training others working with them. - Joy Horne, Portage Post The stories are an effective way of improving the social behaviour and social understanding of individuals with autism. The book is a useful resource and I would recommend it in particular to clinicians who are unfamiliar with the concept of social stories...clear, concise information about social stories that clinicians could use when training teaching staff, parents and carers. - Sharon Lee, Senior Speech Language Therapist, Dunshaughlin Health Care Unit, Update I.A.S.L.T A useful overview...plenty of practical guideline...the final chapter is very useful...this book is a very useful resource. - Child Language Teaching and Therapy This is an excellent, clear, useful and practical resource...I would recommend this book to individual practitioners. Karen McKenzie, Learning Disability Practice This book does exactly what the title suggests and does it well...I think anyone who is involved with young people with autism will find it useful. The book is attractive with easy to read chapters...great help to those planning training sessions on social story writing. This is a practical, accessible book that I have found useful. Margaret Raine, Secretary West London SIG for Children With Autism, Bulletin Rightly labelled a 'practical resource manual'...handouts and activities form a clear and comprehensive training package which will save hours of work. - Beth McDonough, Parent of a pre school child with autistic spectrum disorder, Speech & Language Therapy in Practice Easy-to-read book...step-by-step information teaches the reader how to create a social story...contains guidelines to help develop training sessions. - Caroline Smith, Healing Magazine This book provides clear and sympathetic introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories...can be varied infinitely to explain simply and directly to a child with autism what is happening in a situation...Caroline Smith has successfully used social stories for many years in her work as a senior educational psychologist. - Olivia O'Sullivan, Assistant Director, Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, TES Extra Full of very clear examples...even clearer instructions...easy to read and concise manner. I would recommend this book. Well worth the money. - Glinette, NAPLIC ...is a 'must have' for Child Development Teams and Educational Psychology Services...a number of different uses for this book...a set of useful handouts for those who are planning to deliver training in this area. - Richard Ganman, Peterborough City Council, Debate I particularly enjoyed the well thought-through layout of this book...chapters are clear and concise. Overall this would be a useful addition to the bookshelf of any school or therapy department where children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders attend. - Sensory Integration network UK & Ireland Show Less

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