ABSTRACT

This book is essential reading for any clinician or researcher working with teens with autism spectrum disorders. This parent-assisted intervention for teens is based on a comprehensive, evidence-based, 14-week program at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, the manualization of the popular UCLA PEERS Program, and the success of the Children’s Friendship Training (Routledge, 2002) manual for children.

After reviewing techniques designed to help parents and therapists tailor the manual to the needs of the teens with whom they are working, the text moves on to the individual treatment sessions and strategies for tackling issues such as developing conversational skills, choosing friends, using humor, get-togethers, teasing, bullying, gossiping, and handling disagreements. Each session chapter includes handouts, homework assignments, descriptions of what to expect (and how to handle challenges in delivering the intervention), and customized tips for both parents and therapists.

chapter I|2 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

part II|2 pages

PREPARING FOR TREATMENT

chapter 2|18 pages

Preparing for Treatment

part III|2 pages

TREATMENT SESSIONS

chapter 6|22 pages

Session 4: Choosing Appropriate Friends

chapter 7|24 pages

Session 5: Appropriate Use of Humor

chapter 10|28 pages

Session 8: Get-Togethers

chapter 11|16 pages

Session 9: Good Sportsmanship

chapter 14|24 pages

Session 12: Handling Disagreements

chapter 15|22 pages

Session 13: Rumors and Gossip

chapter 16|14 pages

Session 14: Graduation and Termination

chapter 17|6 pages

Case Examples