Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communications Problems

by Jed E. Baker, PhD

Mind Reading: the interactive guide to emotions

by Simon Baron-Cohen

 Created by Simon Baron-Cohen, Jacqueline Hill, Ofer Golan, and Sally Wheelwright at the Autism Research Centre of the University of Cambridge in the UK, this program (available for Windows and Mac on DVD-Rom and CD-Rom) uses actors to portray over 5000 video and audio expressions of emotion. There is an "Emotions library" where 412 different emotions are organized into 24 groups. Video clips of people of all ages demonstrate through the use of stories, definitions and explanations of the facial expressions. The "Learning Center" includes lessons and quizzes. The "Games Zone" allows users to have a bit of fun while practicing and testing their skills. Here users will find a special visitor -- the young actor who portrays Harry Potter. This program is exceptionally well done.

It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend

by Richard Lavoie

While not specific to the social struggles of kids on the autism spectrum, this book offers real world advice on overcoming executive function deficits as they impact relationships in the home and community.

Thinking About You Thinking About Me

by Michelle Garcia Winner

One of my favorite books for addressing social deficits as they arise from the inability to take the perspective of another. It offers clear strategies for teaching social interaction more effectively.
Leslie Shortridge