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Carol Gray is president of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding in Zeeland, Michigan, USA a non-profit organization serving people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and those working on their behalf. She is an internationally respected author and speaker with 30 years experience as a teacher and consultant working on behalf of children and adults with ASD. In 1991, Carol developed Social Stories™, a strategy used worldwide with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She has published several articles, chapters, and books addressing challenging issues ranging from how to teach social understanding and social skills; bullying; death and dying; loss and learning; and categorization and generalization. Carol is the recipient of several awards for her international contribution to the education and welfare of people with ASD.

Klappentext

Since the early 90s, Carol Gray’s world-famous Social Stories have helped thousands of children with autism spectrum disorders. This 15th Anniversary Edition of her best-selling book offers over 180 ready-to-use stories that parents and educators have depended on for years, and new sections added are: How to most effectively use and apply the stories; How to improve the lives of younger children; and Social Stories for teens and adults with autism. Developed through years of experience, these strategically written stories explain social situations in ways children and adults with autism understand, while teaching social skills needed for them to be successful at home, school, work, and in the community.

Zusammenfassung
This 15th anniversary edition offers over 180 ready-to-use stories that parents and educators have depended on for years. These strategically written stories explain social situations in ways children and adults with autism understand, while teaching social skills needed for them to be successful.

Inhalt

FOREWORD
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
SOCIAL STORY 10.2 TUTORIALS
CHAPTER 1: LEARNING WITH STORIES
CHAPTER 2: SOCIAL STORIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
CHAPTER 3: SELF CARE
CHAPTER 4: CHANGE
CHAPTER 5: MISTAKES
CHAPTER 6: FEELINGS
CHAPTER 7: CELEBRATIONS AND GIFTS
CHAPTER 8: PEOPLE SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP
CHAPTER 9: BULLYING: WHAT TO THINK, SAY, AND DO
CHAPTER 10: UNDERSTANDING ADULTS
CHAPTER 11: HOME
CHAPTER 12: COMMUNITY
CHAPTER 13: SCHOOL
CHAPTER 14: PLANET EARTH
CHAPTER 15: SOCIAL ARTICLES
GLOSSARY
FOREWARD TO THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
REFERENCES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR