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The FRIEND (R) Program for Creating Supportive Peer Networks for Students with Social Challenges, including Autism

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FRIEND is a social, communication and play-based program to help school-aged children with social challenges. All students deserve a positive school experience where they can reach their social and academic potential. However, this can prove difficult for students with difficulties such as attention deficit, anxiety, emotional or autism spectrum disorders, who may struggle daily with social situations. This manual provides everything educators need to support these students with their social skills in everyday situations, throughout their school years.
 
 This program is designed to help any student with social challenges, no matter how subtle. For students without social challenges, it teaches tolerance, acceptance and understanding. The characteristics of successful social skills programs are described, with an emphasis on how FRIEND implements them through three key components: the Peer Sensitivity C urriculum, the FRIEND Lunch Program and the FRIEND Playground Program. These can be implemented individually or in any combination as a comprehensive program. Parents and family are offered information on working together with schools and implementing FRIEND strategies at home and in the community. Emphasizing peer sensitivity, education and a supportive environment, FRIEND is for any educator wanting to create an inclusive and safe atmosphere for students to learn social skill-building strategies.

1. Introduction2. The Benefits of FRIENDS3. Implementation Strategies4. Data Drives FRIEND5. Peer Sensitivity Program6. FRIEND Lunch Program7. FRIEND Playground Program8. Strategies for Parents9. Conclusion

Appendix I: Introductory DocumentsAppendix II: Planning ToolsAppendix III: Social Functioning InterviewsAppendix IV: Super Skills Profile of Social Difficulty Appendix V: Observation Recording FormAppendix VI: Tip SheetsAppendix VII: Implementation Checklists Appendix VIII:FRIEND Activity Guide

FRIEND-« strategies can make a world of difference for the isolated child. This book will be of great help to parents, teachers, and others who would like to help children socialize and support one another. A great asset to anyone who works with children with social challenges.
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