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Author:   Andrew Nelson
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.417kg
ISBN:  

9781849050630

ISBN 10:   1849050635
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   15 April 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword. Introduction. Research on the Use of Role Play. When to Role Play, When to Try Something Else. Generalization of Role Play Strategies. Examples for Setting Up a Role Play. Tips for Using This Book. Chapter 1: Role Play for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Case Study - Mark's Tough Day Playback. ASD Developing Skills. 1.1 Supermarket Success. 1.2 First Day Jitters. 1.3 On This Island. 1.4 Defend A Friend. 1.5 All In The Timing. 1.6 Stranger Safety. 1.7 Can I Take a Message. 1.8 Home Alone. 1.9 Cafeteria Customs. ASD: Perspective. 1.10 Tough Day Playback. 1.11 Good Day Playback. 1.12 Our Interests. 1.13 My Turn To Teach. 1.14 Just As I Am. Chapter 2: Role Play for Teachers and Caregivers. Case Study - Katie's Realization in a Specific Behavior Strategy Role Play . Teachers: Developing Skills. 2.1 100 Ways To Praise. 2.2 Definitions for Data. 2.3 Specific Behavior Strategies. 2.4 Warning Signs, Positive Signs. 2.5 In the Room. 2.6 Shaping. 2.7 Crisis Plan. 2.8 Small Victories. Teachers: Perspective. 2.9 Teaching the Hidden Curriculum. 2.10 Words, Words, Words. 2.11 It's an Auditory Process - School. 2.12 The Other 16 Hours. 2.13 Tough Day Playback. 2.14 Good Day Playback. 2.15 Push-Pull. 2.16 The Stranger. 2.17 My Student's Dream. Chapter 3: Role Play for Parents. Case Study - James and Cindy's Parent-Guided Role Plays. Parents: Developing Skills. 3.1 IEP Day. 3.2 A Trip To The.... 3.3 100 Ways to Praise. 3.4 Warning Signs, Positive Signs. 3.5 Specific Behavior Strategies. 3.6 In the Room. 3.7 Shaping. 3.8 Crisis Plan. 3.9 Small Victories. 3.10 Stress Relief. 3.11 Restaurant Preparation. 3.12 Sibling Support. Parents : Perspective. 3.13 The Other 8 Hours. 3.14 It's An Auditory Process - Home. 3.15 Words, Words, Words. 3.16 Tough Day Playback. 3.17 Good Day Playback. 3.18 Push-Pull. 3.19 The Stranger. 3.20 My Child's Dream. Chapter 4: Role Play for Peers. Case Study: Jennifer's Interactions in the Gentle Coach Role Play. Peers: Developing Skills. 4.1 Tell Someone About Autism. 4.2 InterActions. 4.3 Defend a Friend. 4.4 The Gentle Coach. 4.5 Bus Bully. Peers: Perspective. 4.6 Sensory Overload. 4.7 It's An Auditory Process - Playground. 4.8 Just As I Am. 4.9 That's Not Fair! 4.10 The Stranger. 4.11 I Don't Understand. Chapter 5: Printable Tools for Facilitation. References. CD Track List.

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This is a practical resource for anyone working with young people wit autism spectrum disorder. It offers pre-prepared activities to enable participants to make choices and practise skills in a safe imaginary situation. I particularly loved the sections aimed at siblings, parents and peers as there are very few resources available for these groups...This is an excellent resource for therapists working with young people with high functioning autism. -- Speech & Language Therapy in Practice This is a very practical book enabling teachers and other professionals to practice new skills when working with individuals with ASD and their families and peers. An adaptable manual that offers a positive intervention to respond to the different learning needs of pupils with autism.' 'This text is bound to enrich the repertoire of anyone working with autistic individuals by providing insight, examples, strategies, and supports both for autistic individuals and also for their teachers, families and friends. There are tested and secure role play activities and the additional help of an audio CD that simulates the demands of daily living such as taking 'phone messages, going to the supermarket, stranger safety, going to the doctor, cafeteria customs and other out in the world dilemmas. An appealing layout, photocopiable resources, and worksheets that accompany every exercise make this a pleasing design to work with. -- Reference & Research Book News This text is bound to enrich the repertoire of anyone working with autistic individuals by providing insight, examples, strategies, and supports both for autistic individuals and also for their teachers, families and friends. There are tested and secure role play activities and the additional help of an audio CD that simulates the demands of daily living such as taking phone messages, going to the supermarket, stranger safety, going to the doctor, cafeteria customs and other out in the world dilemmas. An appealing layout, photocopiable resources, and worksheets that accompany every exercise make this a pleasing design to work with. -- Book News Inc.

This text is bound to enrich the repertoire of anyone working with autistic individuals by providing insight, examples, strategies, and supports both for autistic individuals and also for their teachers, families and friends. There are tested and secure role play activities and the additional help of an audio CD that simulates the demands of daily living such as taking phone messages, going to the supermarket, stranger safety, going to the doctor, cafeteria customs and other out in the world dilemmas. An appealing layout, photocopiable resources, and worksheets that accompany every exercise make this a pleasing design to work with. -- Book News Inc. This is a very practical book enabling teachers and other professionals to practice new skills when working with individuals with ASD and their families and peers. An adaptable manual that offers a positive intervention to respond to the different learning needs of pupils with autism.' 'This text is bound to enrich the repertoire of anyone working with autistic individuals by providing insight, examples, strategies, and supports both for autistic individuals and also for their teachers, families and friends. There are tested and secure role play activities and the additional help of an audio CD that simulates the demands of daily living such as taking 'phone messages, going to the supermarket, stranger safety, going to the doctor, cafeteria customs and other out in the world dilemmas. An appealing layout, photocopiable resources, and worksheets that accompany every exercise make this a pleasing design to work with. -- Reference & Research Book News This is a practical resource for anyone working with young people wit autism spectrum disorder. It offers pre-prepared activities to enable participants to make choices and practise skills in a safe imaginary situation. I particularly loved the sections aimed at siblings, parents and peers as there are very few resources available for these groups...This is an excellent resource for therapists working with young people with high functioning autism. -- Speech & Language Therapy in Practice

Author Information

Andrew Nelson, M.Ed. is an Education Specialist with the West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University where he provides Family Focused Positive Behavior Support and training to parents, teachers, and professionals on a variety of autism-related topics. Andrew has worked with parents, teachers, and individuals on the autism spectrum in India using applied drama and role playing techniques. He is the co-founder of the International Association of Theatre for Autism (www.autismtheatre.org). His work has been noted in the Autism File and Tathaastu: So Be It magazines. Andrew also has a BFA in acting.

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