Social Skills and Autistic Spectrum Disorders

1. The Impact of an Inabilty to Interact and Communicate socially- the Triad of Impairments causation and manifestation of inappropriate behaviour./2. Ages and Stages- an overview of what issues might be encountered at different stages in the life cycle/3. Overview of Current Research – what strategies have been used to alleviate the problems/4. Analysing Behaviour- what is needed and what can be discarded – how to prioritise- and tackle the real issues behaviours that cause offence but no physical harm/5. Avoidance Tactics for Anti-Social Behaviour- recognising triggers creating the stress-free environment using the right language case studies of avoidable anti-social behaviours/6. Positive Role Models- Social support groups using role play PSHE giving individuals with ASD a role and a responsibility/7. Preventing Criminal Behaviour- the extent of the problem the role of the Youth Justice System (assessment procedures partnership with schools) preventative measures at school and at home/8. Keeping a Record- using self reports personal portfolios monitoring behaviour emphasising strengths working with outside agencies careers service and employers to promote a positive image/9. Realistic Expectations- seeing the behaviour and the issue in the context of ASD getting the balance right avoiding breakdown the home environment the school environment out and about in society./10. How to Help- hints and tips for those living and working with individuals with ASD