"Bestselling author and educator Catherine Pascuas has 10 years experience helping children with autism learn. In this new activities-based guide, she's collected more than 50 engaging strategies and ideas to help kids develop social skills, make friends, and have fun. More than 50 fun and simple games and activities help the child on the spectrum: make friends and be part of a group; interact with peers and develop social skills needed for playdates; problem solve, express feelings, and answer questions; deal with bullies, peer pressure, and manage stress; speak over the phone, send text messages, and share stories. Use the activities in this social skills book to teach school-age children with autism spectrum disorders or Aspergers. Whether you're a parent, special education teacher, or professional, you'll find ideas to help children develop the social skills they need to thrive at home, at school, and in the community. Featuring illustrations by J.A. Tan, an artist on the autism spectrum." -- Description provided by publisher.