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Steve Gutstein, a psychologist and autism specialist, has dedicated his life to bridging the social gap between children with autism and the rest of us. The result of his efforts is an innovative program—Relational Development Intervention—that takes social skills teaching to the next level. First you'll learn about the social development pathway of neurotypical children and the life-changing detour taken by children on the autism spectrum. The Gutstein takes you beyond theory and describes practical ways to steer children with autism onto a path of self discovery and social awareness, one that will ultimately bring them home to meaningful friendships, shared emotions, and heartfelt connection with the people in their lives.
Helpful sections include:
- Experience Sharing
- Autism: Life Without Experience Sharing
- Relational Development Intervention
- Principles of Treatment
- Laying the Foundation for Relational Development
- Becoming an Apprentice
- You & Me: Working Together as Partners
- Sharing Our Worlds
- Sharing Our Minds: The Inner Game
- True Friends
“Teachers are fueled by the idea that maybe, sometimes, we make a difference. The concepts and activities offered in this book show me how I can help a child find true joy in relationships ... a very exciting prospect, indeed!”
Debra Hall Boss, Educator
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Isaac
Experience Sharing
Autism: Life Without Experience Sharing
Relational Development Intervention
Principles of Treatment
Level One: Laying the Foundation for Relational Development
Level Two: Becoming an Apprentice
Level Three: You & Me: Working Together as Partners
Level Four: Sharing Our Worlds
Level Five: Sharing Our Minds: The Inner Game
Level Six: True Friends
Afterword
Appendix I: Glossary
Appendix II: Six Levels of Experience Sharing
Appendix III: Research on Social Development in Autism
References