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Follow on Google News | Social Skills Guide described as "excellent resource" for parents of children with AutismBy: PREP for Social Success Parents who have a child with autism spectrum disorder often experience stress because their children have difficulty in social settings. These settings range from participating in family gatherings, to fitting in at school, to playing sports, and to getting and keeping a job. Children may feel anxious or overwhelmed in these everyday settings. If they have inadequate communication and coping skills this may lead to uncooperative behavior, unusual behavior, or emotional distress. By using the PREP program, both parents and children will experience less stress in social situations. The PREP Program for Social Success involves four easy to remember steps which show parents how to: PLAN ahead to help your child anticipate difficult situations REHEARSE using a variety of techniques to show your child how to manage various social situations ENCOURAGE your child to engage in positive social behaviors in situations he or she may encounter PRAISE your child’s success The authors of the book have a combined fifty years of experience in treating children and adults. Jamie Carter has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Ahna Kimmel has an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. The book is available exclusively as an Amazon Kindle book at MYBOOK.TO/PREPFORSUCCESS End
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