Developing Resilience in Young People with Autism using Social Stories

by Mahmoud Abou-Nasr

Overview

Young people with autism can be particularly susceptible to setbacks, often leading to depression and a sense of hopelessness. Using Social Stories™, this book introduces a different way of looking at common life setbacks, and offer tools to overcome these obstacles, build resilience and develop coping strategies for the future. Based on Carol Gray's highly effective Social Stories™ model, this new guide shows how to help individuals with autism deal with challenges specific to them, and how to bounce back from the negative experiences that they encounter. This book is an invaluable guide for learning to create personalised Social Stories™ that can be used to develop resilience in people with autism and help them to cope better with adversity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784506438
Publisher:	Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Publication date:	06/21/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	104
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr Siobhan Timmins is an approved Satellite Trainer in Social Stories™ and offers training in the approach to parents, professionals, and NHS staff. She is an Associated Specialist at a special school in Essex.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. Dedication. Understanding the perspective of young people on the autism spectrum. How does a Social Story help? What is Resilience? What is resilience? (Social Story). 1. Positive thinking. 2. Plan B, building flexibility. 3. Past successes and proven strategies - learning self-reflection. 4. Personal best. 5. Positive self-talk. References.