Useful Resources

Books About...
Asperger's Syndrome

Autism

Behavior

Communication

IEP Development and Advocacy

Inclusion/Peer Training

For/By Individuals with ASD

Social Skills

Teaching Strategies

Printable Booklist

Websites About...
Basic Autism Info

Family Support Organizations

Info for Teachers

Laws/IEP Development

Resources/Teaching_
Strategies

Technology in the Classroom

Technology at Home

Autism Support Services Newsletters
 

Social Skills
There are many useful materials for autism available. This list is based on materials that I have personally used or reviewed.  If you have suggestions for additions to this list, feel free to contact me.

Baker, J. (2003). Social Skills Training For Children and Adolescents with Asperger
        Syndrome and Social-Communication Problems. Autism Asperger Publishing: KS.

Baker, J. (2001). The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching play, emotion, and
        communication to children with autism. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.

Buron, K. D. and Curtis, M. (2003). The Incredible 5-point Scale: Assisting students with
        autism spectrum disorders in understanding social interactions and controlling their
        emotional responses. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Aspergers Pub.
ww.asperger.net

Cautela, J., & Groden, J. (1978). Relaxation: A comprehensive manual for adults,
        children, and children with special needs. Illinois: Research Press Co.

Gajewsksi, N., Hirn, P., & Mayo, P. Social Star: Peer interaction skills. Thinking
        Publications.

Gajewski, Nancy, Hirn, Polly, & Mayo, Patty. (1998). Social Skills Strategies: A social-
        emotional curriculum for adolescents (Book A and B). Eau Claire, Wisconsin:
        Thinking Publications.

Goldstein, H., Kaczmarek, L., & English, K. (2002). Promoting Social Communication. MD:
        Paul H. Brooks.

Gray, C. (1994). Comic Strip Conversations. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
        (
www.FutureHorizons-autism.com)

Gray, C., & White, A. L. (2002). My Social Stories Book.PA: Jessica Kingsley.

Gray, C. (1994). The New Social Story Book. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
        (
www.FutureHorizons-autism.com)

Gray, C. (1993). The Original Social Story Book. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
        (
www.FutureHorizons-autism.com)

Kelly, A. (1996). Talkabout: A social communication skills package. UK: Speechmark
        Publishing. (
www.speechmark.net)

Koenig, T., & Meyer, B. (1999). Caring Kids: Social skills and character education lessons.
        WI: Thinking Publications.

Johnson, A. & Susnik, J. (1998). Social Skills Stories: Functional picture stories for readers
        and nonreaders K-12. CA: Mayer-Johnson.

Mayo, Patty, & Waldo, Patti. (1994). Scripting: Social communication for adolescents. Eau
        Claire, Wisconsin: Thinking Publications.

Myles, B.S., Trautman, M.L., & Schelvan, R. L. The Hidden Curriculum: Practical solutions
        for understanding unstated rules in social situations. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism
        Asperger's Pub.

Moyes, R. A. (2001). Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom. London, UK: Jessica
        Kingsley Pub.

Quill, K. (2000). Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and communication intervention for children
        with autism. MD: Paul H. Brooks.

Reese, P. B. and Challenner, N. C. Autism and PDD Social Skills Lessons Series. East
        Moline, IL: LinguaSystems.

Winner, M. (2000). Inside Out: What makes a person with social cognitive deficits tick?
        San Jose, CA: Michelle Garcia Winner. (www.socialthinking.com).

Winner, Michelle Garcia. (2002). Thinking About YOU Thinking about ME. San Jose, CA: Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP.

 

Williamson County Schools ● Student Support Services ● Autism Services
Phone: 615-472-4130     Fax: 615-595-4930      Email the webmaster