Social Engagement & the Steps to Being Social is a unique, visual, and easy -to -use model that was developed to guide assessment and intervention across severity levels and age groups for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This user- friendly book defines social engagement in observable language and breaks down social skills into a series of clearly defined steps. Each step is further broken down into pivotal skills that can be taught directly, and matched with evidence- based practices to support teaching and learning. Case studies help illuminate concepts discussed at each step and sample activities are provided to support immediate real-world application. Readers will have access to a practical model that supports the teaching of social skills, including:
A structured framework for social development that shows how one skill builds on another.
Sub-skills to provide specific direction for skills to teach.
An assessment to determine where treatment should begin and for monitoring progress.
Links to specific evidence- based practices connected to the skills sets of the model.
A Social Plan that can be used as a tool for bridging assessment to specific treatment goals.
Case studies of individuals of varying ages and abilities.
Sample activities for promoting social development.
Co-authors Kathleen “Mo” Taylor and Marci Laurel have been working and teaching together for the past 25 twenty-five years.
Together they have developed this model based on their work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families who have guided the process every step of the way. Mo and Marci have had the opportunity to present Social Engagement & the Steps to Being Social in New Mexico, nationally and internationally and have been excited and humbled by the many family members and professionals who have found the work of use in home, school, university and clinical settings.
Price: $19.95
Pages: 140
Publisher: Future Horizons
Imprint: Future Horizons
Publication Date:
02 December 2016
Trim Size: 11.00 X 8.50 in
ISBN: 9781941765104
Format: Paperback
FOREWORD - Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.
INTRODUCTION
Why are Social Skills So Important?
CHAPTER 1: ENGAGEMENT as the FOUNDATION
Self-Regulation: Calm + Alert = READY
Shared Space: A Place to Be Together
Shared Focus: A Reason to Be Together
Shared Pleasure: Enjoying the Moment Together
Sub-Skills of ENGAGEMENT
Critical Strategies to Enhance ENGAGEMENT
Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) to Support ENGAGEMENT
Case Study: Meet Jorge
Introducing the Steps to Being Social
CHAPTER 2: LOWER FOUR
Proximity
Parallel
Joint Attention
Reciprocal Exchange
Sub-Skills of LOWER 4
Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) to Support LOWER 4
Sample Activities to Enhance LOWER 4 Skill Sets
Case Study: Meet Chase
CHAPTER 3: MIDDLE FOUR
Reciprocal Exchange
Give and Take of Conversation
Perspective Taking
Reading the Social Scene
Sub-Skills of MIDDLE 4
Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) to Support MIDDLE 4
Sample Activities to Enhance MIDDLE 4 Skill Sets
Case Study: Meet Mason
CHAPTER 4: UPPER 4
Reading the Social Scene
Group Cooperation
Friendship
Growing Connections
Sub-Skills of UPPER 4
Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) to Support UPPER 4
Sample Activities to Enhance UPPER 4 Skill Sets
Case Study: Meet Andy
CHAPTER 5: ASSESSMENT
The Steps Assessment
Introduction
ENGAGEMENT
LOWER 4
MIDDLE 4
UPPER 4
The STEPS Assessment Summary
Interpreting the Scores
Evidence-Based Practices Linking to the Skill Sets of the Social Steps
CHAPTER 6: Putting it all Together
Using the STEPS Assessment to Make a Social Plan
Social Plan
FOUNDATION: Scenario and Social Plan Example
LOWER 4: Scenario and Social Plan Example
MIDDLE 4: Scenario and Social Plan Example
UPPER 4: Scenario and Social Plan Example
Other Uses of Social Engagement & the Steps to Being Social
Summary
APPENDICES
Social Engagement & the Steps to Being Social
The Four Skill Sets
FOUNDATION
LOWER 4: Steps to Being Social
MIDDLE 4: Steps to Being Social
UPPER 4: Steps to Being Social
Social Plan
Thank You
REFERENCES
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
