{"product_id":"social-skills-training-20th-anniversary-edition","title":"Social Skills Training 20th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a social skills curriculum that truly works, this book by Dr. Jed Baker is a must-have! Based on his successful social skills training groups, this guide is perfect for parents, teachers, and professionals who want to help students, especially those with ASD, develop essential social skills.\u003cbr\u003eDr. Baker, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, has created a user-friendly manual that covers everything from assessing students to behavior management and promoting peer acceptance. Educators will appreciate the practical approach to each lesson and the wealth of ready-to-use activities. Utilizing research and evidence-based methods, the lessons help students build CASEL skills in the areas of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This edition especially focuses on achieving better outcomes through addressing motivation and generalization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 20th anniversary edition includes updated research, over 25 new lessons, and a total of 92 specific skill lessons. These lessons cover a wide range of topics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging emotions like frustration, anger, anxiety, and social fears\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVerbal and non-verbal communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlaying and interacting in groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding empathy, friendships, and understanding dating\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandling conflicts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with emergency situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach skill lesson is presented in a simple, easy-to-use format, with activities and handouts that can be practiced both at home and in the classroom. The book also emphasizes the importance of promoting peer acceptance through sensitivity training, making it a complete social skills training package.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific skills covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConversational Skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining Appropriate Physical Distance from Others (\"Don't Be a Space Invader\")\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eListening Position\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTone of Voice (Volume, Pace, Prosody: e.g., flat versus \"sing-song\" tone)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreetings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow and When to Interrupt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStaying on Topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining a Conversation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking Turns Talking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStarting a Conversation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoining a Conversation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnding a Conversation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsking a Question When You Don't Understand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSaying \"I Don't Know\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroducing Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting to Know Someone New\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroducing Topics of Interest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGiving Background Information about What you are Saying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShifting Topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalking Briefly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEditing Sensitive Topics (Avoiding topics that upset others)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplimenting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse Your H.E.A.D. (Acronym for Happy voice, Eye contact, Alternating turns, Distance)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eT.G.I.F. (Acronym for Timing, Greeting, Initial Question, Follow-up questions)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooperative Play Skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInitiating Play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoining In\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompromising (Deciding What to Play)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking Turns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking Turns Going First\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlaying a Game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Losing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Winning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnding a Play Activity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFriendship Management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformal Versus Formal Behavior-(when and with whom to be casual versus formal)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRespecting Personal Boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacts versus Opinions (Respecting Others' Opinions)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharing Your Friend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting Attention in Positive Ways\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDon't Be the \"Rule Police\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffering Help\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping Secrets and When to \"Tell\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModesty (Do Not Brag)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsking Someone Out on a Date\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppropriate Touch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Peer Pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Rumors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalling Someone on the Telephone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnswering the Telephone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotion Management Skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-Regulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognizing Feelings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeeling Thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping Calm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProblem Solving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalking to Others When Upset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Family and Relationship Problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding and Dealing with Anger\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnger Record\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Making a Mistake\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrying When Work Is Hard\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrying Something New\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpathy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShowing Understanding: K-4th Grade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShowing Understanding: 5th grade and up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheering up a Friend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eConflict Management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsserting Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccepting No for an Answer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Teasing (and Acts of Aggression) K-4th Grade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Teasing (and Acts of Aggression) 5th grade and up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore Words to Deal with Teasing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with Being Left Out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoiding Being \"Set Up\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGiving Criticism (in a Positive Way)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccepting Criticism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHaving a Respectful Attitude\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a parent, teacher, or therapist, this book will guide you in teaching students not just a series of skills, but how to connect with others in meaningful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize: 8.5\" x 0.75\" x 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e398 pages\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAges: children \u0026amp; adolescents\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Future Horizons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67592995176813,"sku":"999208","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5696\/5997\/files\/Social_Skills_Training__30011.jpg?v=1790773699","url":"https:\/\/shop.nationalautismresources.com\/products\/social-skills-training-20th-anniversary-edition","provider":"National Autism Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}