Social Engagement & the Steps to Being Social is a unique, visual, and
easy -to -use model that was developed to guide assessment and
intervention across severity levels and age groups for individuals with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This user- friendly book defines social
engagement in observable language and breaks down social skills into a
series of clearly defined steps. Each step is further broken down into
pivotal skills that can be taught directly, and matched with evidence-
based practices to support teaching and learning. Case studies help
illuminate concepts discussed at each step and sample activities are
provided to support immediate real-world application. Readers will have
access to a practical model that supports the teaching of social skills,
including:
A structured framework for social development that shows how one skill
builds on another.
Sub-skills to provide specific direction for skills to teach.
An assessment to determine where treatment should begin and for
monitoring progress.
Links to specific evidence- based practices connected to the skills sets
of the model.
A Social Plan that can be used as a tool for bridging assessment to
specific treatment goals.
Case studies of individuals of varying ages and abilities.
Sample activities for promoting social development.
Co-authors Kathleen "Mo" Taylor and Marci Laurel have been working and
teaching together for the past 25 twenty-five years.
Together they have developed this model based on their work with
individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families who have
guided the process every step of the way. Mo and Marci have had the
opportunity to present Social Engagement & the Steps to Being Social in
New Mexico, nationally and internationally and have been excited and
humbled by the many family members and professionals who have found the
work of use in home, school, university and clinical settings.
