Donna L. Shea Books

Updated in 2016, this guide provides kids with essential social skills and friendship advice, addressing 50 common social challenges. Presented in a reference format, it uses lists for quick access to tips and strategies that help children make and maintain friendships. This resource is particularly beneficial for those who thrive on direct instruction, such as children with ADHD, Social Anxiety, Asperger's, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, and High Functioning Autism. The book offers actionable tips to navigate everyday social situations, including how to join a group, start conversations, handle emotions, deal with rejection and bullying, share fairly, respect personal space, and achieve playground success. The updated edition emphasizes the importance of learning these skills and includes practice questions to encourage discussion and role-playing of various social scenarios. Overall, this guide is designed to empower children with the tools they need to succeed socially, making it an invaluable resource for both kids and those who support them.