Cognitive Distortion Thought Bubbles--Simple Cognitive Behavioral Method for kids with High Functioning Autism

Cognitive behavioral therapy method for children with Asperger's and autism spectrum disorders

These are pre-written thought bubbles. You use them to help kids with ASD to sort out the thoughts that lead to upsetting emotions. Downloads for dozens of these thought bubbles are at the bottom of this post. Scroll down and have a look.

Here I describe a simple method to help children with Asperger’s and [...]

Cognitive behavioral therapy strategies for kids with high functioning autism/Asperger's - A visual-based tutorial

Below, you will find this text/picture combination, and seven others to print out. They are used to help kids with ASD, and other "visual learners," to learn CBT basics on how can deal with upset feelings.

Below, you will find this text/picture combination, and seven others to print out. They are used to help kids with ASD, and other “visual learners,” to learn CBT basics on how can deal with upset feelings.

When teaching or counseling kids with Asperger’s and other autism spectrum disorders, it is important to maintain a strong [...]

Game-like social skills methods for kids with autism, Part 2: Make your own social skills game

Kids with ASD often really like to make and use social skills games, like this one

Kids with ASD often really like to make and use social skills games, like this one

Children with Asperger’s and other autism spectrum disorders can get tired and discouraged during our social skills training and social skills teaching activities.  Here is fun and effective way to help your students/clients on the autism spectrum to focus and [...]