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Book Synopsis
The groundbreaking book that puts the focus on teens and young adults with social challenges. This book offers parents a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends for teens and young adults with social challenges―such as those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar, or other conditions. With the book’s concrete rules and steps of social etiquette, parents will be able to assist in improving conversational skills, expanding social opportunities, and developing strategies for handling peer rejection.
Each chapter provides helpful overview information for parents; lessons with clear bulleted lists of key rules and steps; and expert advice on how to present the material to a teen or young adult. Throughout the book are role-playing exercises for practicing each skill, along with homework assignments to ensure the newly learned skills can be applied easily to a school, work, or other “real life” setting. Bonus content shows role-plays of skills covered, demonstrating the right and wrong way to enter conversations, schedule get-togethers, deal with conflict, and much more.
PART ONE: GETTING READY
Ch. 1: Why Teach Social Skills to Teens and Young Adults?
PART TWO: THE SCIENCE OF DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING FRIENDSHIPS
Ch. 2: Finding and Choosing Good Friends
Ch. 3: Good Conversations: The Basics
Ch. 4: Starting and Entering Conversations
Ch. 5: Exiting Conversations
Ch. 6: Managing Electronic Communication
Ch. 7: Showing Good Sportsmanship
Ch. 8: Enjoying Successful Get-Togethers
PART THREE: THE SCIENCE OF HANDLING PEER CONFLICT AND REJECTION: HELPFUL STRATEGIES
Ch. 9: Dealing With Arguments
Ch. 10: Handling Verbal Teasing
Ch. 11: Addressing Cyber Bullying
Ch. 12: Minimizing Rumors and Gossip
Ch. 13: Avoiding Physical Bullying
Ch. 14: Changing a Bad Reputation
Epilogue: Moving Forward
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Unlock the secret to building meaningful connections with "The Science of Making Friends: Helping Socially Challenged Teens and Young Adults." This groundbreaking book is your essential guide to helping your teen or young adult overcome social challenges and develop lasting friendships. Whether they have autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or any other condition, this book provides a step-by-step plan to improve their conversational skills, expand their social opportunities, and navigate peer rejection. With concrete rules, expert advice, and role-playing exercises, your loved one will gain the confidence they need to thrive in any social setting.
Discover the power of making the right connections with "The Science of Making Friends." In Part One, you'll learn why teaching social skills is crucial for teens and young adults. Armed with this knowledge, you can guide them through Part Two, where they'll uncover the science of developing and maintaining friendships. From selecting good friends to mastering the art of conversation, your loved one will gain invaluable skills for creating meaningful connections. Plus, with tips on managing electronic communication and successful get-togethers, they'll be ready to conquer any social situation.
Equip your teen or young adult with effective strategies for handling peer conflict and rejection in Part Three of "The Science of Making Friends." They'll explore topics like dealing with arguments, addressing cyberbullying, and minimizing rumors and gossip. With each chapter providing clear bulleted lists and role-playing exercises, your loved one will learn how to face these challenges head-on while maintaining their self-esteem.
Don't miss out on this transformative guide. Help your teen or young adult build the social skills they need to succeed in school, work, and beyond. Purchase "The Science of Making Friends: Helping Socially Challenged Teens and Young Adults" today and unlock their full potential.
Get your copy now and start the journey towards meaningful friendships.
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