With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Kids with Social Challenges Using Circle of Friends, Extracurricular Activities, and Learning Teams by Mary Schlieder; M.S.
With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Kids with Social Challenges Using Circle of Friends, Extracurricular Activities, and Learning Teams by Mary Schlieder; M.S. - Presentation Transcript
I couldn't put down this fabulous "tool belt&q more
I couldn't put down this fabulous "tool belt" of a book brimming over with "recipes" for creating positive social interaction. It's geered to assist PEERS (classmates, aides, teachers, bus drivers etc) to help teach social skills to students who need more direction in this area (including those on the autism spectrum, severe ADD, ELL or those with behavior disorders). Basically, the premise is that IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD...the book provides a systematic and easy-to-follow approach to creating a positive environment for those who interact with these students. EDUCATE THE PEERS...that's the key...get the "village" involved and many of the social skills will surface and many of the problematic behaviors will disappear. I wish that I had this resource years ago. We need to educate the peers if we want them to be successful in peer interaction...this book provides tools for adults to do this...many great ideas. I especially liked the Book Club idea...one from a peer to student perspective and the other is a Book Club for the adults involved (to educate them about the challenges the kids experience). I honestly feel that all staff should be part of this program. It does take some time and effort, but probably not as much time and effort as dealing with problems that arise from problematic behavior time and time again. GREAT RESOURCE. Joanna K-V, Author, A IS FOR AUTISM, F IS FOR FRIEND... less
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