Why start a social skills program? The question is not why, but why not? With inclusive education becoming the norm in schools nationwide, teachers often struggle to address students' non-academic needs, but teachers need ready-to-use lessons that won't interfere with their curriculum. Quest Program II is a social skills program created to help middle school students with autism who struggle with social skills and pragmatic language.

Developed by a school social worker and speech language pathologist, the program uses an intensive, proactive approach to teaching social skills, combining written instruction with games, activities, and student interaction. Six helpful units include:

School Survival Basics

Understanding and Managing Emotions

Communication Skills

Making Friends and Interacting with Peers

Personal Safety

Vocational Readiness

These can be implemented either chronologically or on their own.

Evidence-based research supports the methods used, and students have a great time learning-by-doing, through role-play and real-world experience. Parents are kept in the loop with email updates and evaluations. Everyone wins with this program Best of all, the book includes a CD of printable worksheets, letters, forms, and more

Author: Joellen Cumpata, Susan Fell
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Future Horizons
Published: 04/07/2015
Pages: 300
Weight: 2.2lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.40w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781941765098

About the Author
Cumpata, Joellen: - JoEllen Cumpata is currently a school-based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). She was formerly a clinical supervisor at Michigan State University, teaching classes related to providing school-based speech and language services. JoEllen also served as a clinical SLP at Massachusetts General Hospital and Children's Hospital of Boston, working with adults and children. JoEllen has a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Susan Fell has been a school social worker for 15 years working primarily at the middle school level with students with autism, emotional, and cognitive impairments. Prior to that, Susan was a vocational counselor, youth employment coordinator, and parenting educator. She earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Arizona State University and her School Social Work Certification from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.