{"product_id":"group-interventions-for-children-with-albert-cotugno-9781843109105","title":"Group Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Focus on Social Competency and Social Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiven the significant core deficits in social interaction and communication that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) demonstrate, it is critical to understand and develop interventions which directly address these needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book considers the theoretical and practical implications of developing and implementing peer-based, group-focused therapeutic approaches with children on the autism spectrum. Albert Cotugno describes the theoretical underpinnings of an intervention model based on cognitive developmental principles, and explains why a group approach is best suited to address and remediate an ASD child's social deficiencies. Group Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders shows how to implement skill-based instructional approaches and presents strategies to assess the short- and long-term effectiveness of this type of therapy, both within the group and in external settings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book is intended for school, clinic, and general practitioners involved in group work with special needs children, professionals working with ASD children, and anyone interested in using group interventions as a means to treat social competency and social skills deficits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Albert Cotugno\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1843109107\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781843109105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2009 pg. 112","brand":"Albert Cotugno","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48088868585727,"sku":"9781843109105","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_140a2da4-7e25-4cfd-bded-8c6698337cdc.jpg?v=1769106984","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/group-interventions-for-children-with-albert-cotugno-9781843109105","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}