This easy-to-use book is designed to help children with autism find friends, become better communicators, increase their flexibility, and live lives that are less stressful. Skills are presented in the form of cartoons, scripts and role playall evidence-based practicesthat address a wide range of developmental levels. This book breaks down complex behaviors into manageable steps and provides methods to help children and youth generalize skills across settings and people. The result: individuals on the spectrum become more effective in managing everyday life
Vera Bernard-Opitz, PhD, BCBA-D, is a German clinical psychologist and psychological psychotherapist as well as an American board certified behavior analyst. She supervises ABA teams across the United States and Germany, conducts workshops and is the editor of the German practice series, entitled Autism Concrete.
