Autism & PDD Primary Social Skills Lessons

Rebus-supported activities in each book help younger students understand and use appropriate behavior and social skills. Engaging pictures help children "read" the lessons.

Ready-to-use lessons consist of simple, concrete things to say and do to guarantee social success. Each book contains instructional and behavioral lessons. Use instructional lessons to teach small groups of young children what they need to do or say in social situations that are often overwhelming, especially to children with autism. Use behavioral lessons with individual students to target specific social problems.

Concise format makes it easy to keep a copy of the lesson where the social situation occurs. Customize lessons by adding student-specific information, editing text, and using a photograph in place of the generic picture in the book.

Instructional lessons teach young children what they need to do or say in social situations. Behavioral lessons target specific social behaviors that need to be stopped.

Targeted for children ages 3 - 8 or at that level. Each softcover book has 60-65 pages, plus behavior tracking forms, behavior analysis forms, progress record forms, tracking forms for lessons, and teaching suggestions.

Topic areas: Behavior, Community, Getting Along, Home, and School.

Behavior Many primary children with autism need help with typical behavior issues such as dumping toys and pulling someone's hair. Lessons are group by these topics:

• School behavior: Tearing, Mouth Noises, Counting, and more
• Home behavior: Drawing on the Wall, Running Away (Darting), Shoelaces, and more
• Hurting self/others: Scratching, Pulling Hair, Head Butting, and more

CommunityEspecially useful when planning community field trips. Lessons are grouped by these topics:

• Community service: Haircut, Dentist, Shopping, The Car Wash, Drive-Thru Food, and more
• Social activities: Visiting a Friend's House, The Birthday Party, The Zoo, Soccer Practice, and more
• Transportation: Airplane, Bus Ride, Elevator, and more
• Safety: Crossing the Street and I Can't Find My Parent

Getting Along Lessons are grouped by these topics:

• Social Interactions: Saying "Hi," Introducing Myself, Letting Others Talk, Asking to Use the Bathroom, Sharing, Showing Affection, Playing a Board Game, Keeping My Shirt Down, and more
• Eating: Asking for More Food, Using a Napkin, Taking Only One, Drinking From My Glass, Chewing Gum, and more
• My Body: Using a Tissue, Fingers in My Nose, Fingers in My Mouth, and Sticking Out My Tongue

HomeLessons were written with input from families of children with autism. Lessons are grouped by these topics:

• Daily routines: Getting Dressed, Wearing Different Clothes, Weekend Morning, After-School Day Care, and more
• Self-care: Brushing Teeth, Clipping Fingernails, Bath Time, Using the Toilet, and more
• Appliances/Safety: Vacuum Cleaner, Electrical Outlets, Hot Stove, Wearing My Seatbelt, and more
• Family relationships: Watching One TV, Sharing the Computer, Pets, The Babysitter, and more
• Special Occasions: Staying Away from Home, Having Company, Time-Out, My Birthday, and more

School Lessons include these topics:

• Routine Activities: First Day of School, I Finish My Work, Using a Schedule, Recess, Using Markers, Using the Computer, and more
• Extra-Curricular Activities: Transitions, Gym Class, Going to Speech, and Library
• Social Skills: Quiet Voice, Raising My Hand, Waiting for Help, and Walking in Line
• Special Days: Going to an Event, Field Trip, Holidays Away from School, My Teacher Is Sick, Fire Drill, and Tornado Drill
• Self-Care: Dirty Hands, Using the Rest Room, Covering My Cough and Sneeze, Wearing a Helmet, Going to the School Nurse, and more