Social Skills for Teenagers with Developmental , Laugeson, Frankel..

Taylor & Francis

Social Skills for Teenagers with Developmental and Autism Spectrum DisordersThe PEERS Treatment Manual\nAuthor(s): Elizabeth A. Laugeson, Fred Frankel\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138127128, 978-1138127128\nSynopsis\nThis 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 UCLAs Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, the manualization of the popular UCLA PEERS Program, and the success of the Childrens Friendship Training (Routledge, 2002) manual for children.\n\nAfter 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, choos.