Describing Skills for Kids with Autism & Asperger's (Six-Minute Thinking Skills)

ISBN: 177528526X

Author: Toole PhD, Janine

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Does your learner struggle with describing people, situations or events?These skills are vital for school success as well as safety.If your learner struggles with describing what happened or what someone looked like, grab the Describing Skills workbook and start building your learners skills and confidence in six minutes per day.Why Describing Skills?The ability to describe their world is crucial for childrens communication and cognitive development. For learners with autism, Aspergers, and other language difficulties, expressing themselves clearly can be particularly challenging. This workbook offers step-by-step activities designed to build or rebuild the ability to describe objects, people, and events in detail.Whats Inside: Structured Learning: Starts with simple description tasks and gradually progresses to more complex ones, enabling learners to construct detailed descriptions using 5-10 sentences. Varied Tasks: A wide range of activities ensures that students remain engaged and continuously challenged, building flexibility and precision in their descriptive abilities. No-Prep Required: All necessary materials are included in the book, making it easy to start immediately. Just grab a pencil or pen and get started. Suitable for All Settings: Ideal for both one-on-one and classroom environments, this workbook offers flexibility and can be easily integrated into any learning schedule. Parent and Educator Guides: Detailed coaching tips provide strategies to maximize the effectiveness of each session, including scaffolding techniques and reward systems to motivate learners.Key Features: Six-Minute Sessions: Designed for short, focused practice sessions that fit into any busy schedule, ensuring consistent progress without overwhelming the learner. Builds Confidence and Skills: Helps learners develop the ability to describe their surroundings accurately and fluently, which is vital for communication and academic success. Oral and Written Practice: While written practice is included, the workbook emphasizes oral responses to enhance verbal skills and ensure immediate generalization of skills learned.Make Describing Fun and Effective:Empower your child with the skills they need to describe their world confidently and accurately. Get your copy of Describing Skills now and start seeing progress in just six minutes a day!About the Author:Janine Toole PhD is the founder of Happy Frog Learning, which creates high-quality educational resources designed primarily for neurodiverse elementary and high school learners. Her work focuses on developing easy-to-use and effective books, apps, and online courses that build essential skills in communication, social interaction, writing, study skills, and reading comprehension.Dr. Toole's resources are widely recognized and appreciated for their clarity and effectiveness, making them a valuable tool for diverse learners who benefit from structured and accessible learning materials.