Socially Smart: Teaching Social Skills Through Scripts and Songs

Socially Smart: Teaching Social Skills Through Scripts and Songs By Debra Naff Dacus, MT-BC and Christie Zapotek Harmon, MS, CCC-SLP 47 pages Spiral bound book and CD Debbie Dacus (co-author of Learning Through Music, Volume 1) and Christie Zapotek Harmon, a;licensed;speech-language pathologist, have created this book of songs and social scripts for students with autism and Asperger's Syndrome, as well as any others who need help with social situations. Each social script is paired with a song which will motivate the students and help them remember the concepts. Subjects addressed include perseveration, introducing oneself, and staying on topic. Contents How to Use This Book Basic Communication and Behavior Skills , How to Accept "No" , Perseverating , Saying Whole Names , Talking Loudly and Softly , Talking Slowly , Use My Words , Using My Dynamyte , Waiting My Turn to Talk , Whe People Laugh Greeting People , Meeting Someone New , Starting a Conversation School Setting , Doing What My Teachers Tell Me , How to Ask for a Break , How to Follow Directions , Learning New Things , Sitting in My Chair , Starting the School Day , When I Want Something ,; When Someone Reads to Me Various Community Settings , Going to the Dentist , Presents , Stay with Mom