Building Social Relationships addresses the need for social skills programming for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other social difficulties by providing a comprehensive model that incorporates the following five steps: assess social functioning, distinguish between skill acquisition and performance deficits, select intervention strategies, implement intervention, and evaluate and monitor progress. The model describes how to organize and make sense of the myriad social skills strategies and resources available to parents and professionals. It is not meant to replace other resources or strategies, but to synthesize them into one comprehensive program.

This is the improved and expanded version of the highly-regarded and award-wining book. It is both empirically-based and practical, intended for social skill therapists and parents.--

Why is it important for social workers to form meaningful relationships with young children on their caseloads? And how can social workers develop meaningful relationships with these young children? This book provides a timely, invaluable resource and practical guide for social work students specialising in family and child care and for practitioners who have young children on their caseloads. Packed with real life examples of in-depth interviews conducted with young children known to social services, it outlines what can be done to improve practice in this challenging and demanding area. Building Relationships and Communicating with Young Children is the first book to bring to life the perspectives of young children and to highlight their competency within the interview process. It: explores the key ingredients required by social workers to establish, maintain, nurture and value their relationships with young children highlights what young children, within the context of meaningful relationships with social workers, can tell us about their circumstances, their perspectives, their feelings and their views uses case examples to identify best practice guidelines including methods and techniques for social workers to build meaningful relationships with young children on their caseloads makes recommendations regarding how best to positively engage and work with young children. Written by a social worker and university lecturer with 16 years experience of working in the field of child protection, this textbook is full of case studies and practical advice about how to form relationships with young children known to social services, the most appropriate methods to use and how to represent their perspectives. It is essential reading for all social work students as well as social work practitioners and other social and health care professionals.

Bringing attachment theory essentials to everyday life.

Specially designed for teaching adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, the STARS model focuses the goals of promoting positive sexuality and preventing sexual abuse.

Relationships and communication are the foundation of good social work practice. This book offers a new model, drawn from research and practical experience, which describes how to carry out effective relationship-based social work. Doing Relationship-Based Social Work provides a refreshing and realistic approach to social work practice. The model itself is built around four stages: engagement, negotiation, enabling change and valuing endings. Underpinned by motivational interviewing techniques, strengths focused practice, emotional intelligence and empowerment, the approach is supported by case examples and explanations of the importance of relationships at each stage. Informative and practical, this book will be an invaluable text for undergraduate and postgraduate social work students as well as all social work and allied professionals committed to enabling positive change.

Discover the Power of Meaningful Connections Forming and nurturing relationships is not just a skill, but a necessity for personal and professional growth. This enlightening guide offers practical advice on how to be a compassionate partner and cultivate a strong support network that enriches your life. Learn to navigate beyond messy relationships and unlock the secrets to lasting bonds that not only endure but thrive. Cultivate your circle, because relationships shape your future. Get it now. Foundations for Growing Healthy Relationships * Master Compassionate Communication: Step-by-step approaches on empathetic listening and response. * Enhance Your Social Skills: Techniques to be more engaging and influential in every interaction. * Build Resilience in Relationships: Strategies to overcome challenges and strengthen connections. * Boost Emotional Health: Understand how positive relationships can improve longevity and overall well-being. Strengthen your bonds, because every connection matters. Get it now.