Friendly facts: program to help children explore the complexities of friends and friendship

Carter, Margaret;Santomauro, Josie

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Making friends and getting along with others is a big part of childhood. Yet, for children with an autism spectrum disorder, making and keeping friends is not a simple process. These children need to be intentionally taught in developmentally appropriate, respectful and supportive environments on how to be a friend, how to make and to keep friendships. This parent/educator-assisted Friendly Facts interactive program is written for children 7-11 years of age, a period when friendships are becoming increasingly complex and a lack of peer acceptance and friendship is all the more obvious and challenging. Through a variety of educational activities that appeal to different learning styles, children are scaffolded in their learning as parents/educators teach children the major tenets of making and keeping friends. As such, co-construction and active engagement as learners guides children's friendship development.

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Special Educational Needs

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978-88-548-7457-2

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Aracne Editrice

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