The Autism Community Store

Visual Techniques for Developing Social Skills

Visual Techniques for Developing Social Skills - Main image
$10.02 $14.95 In stock

Social skills instruction for K‑8th grade children on the autism spectrum requires an emphasis on visuals, or “show‑teaching” techniques, rather than language‑based instruction. This book fulfills that need, consisting of easy‑to‑use, step‑by‑step lesson plans with a wealth of visual tools and aids for teaching children with high‑functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome. These K‑8 lesson plans, featuring explicit IEP goals, can be incorporated into both General Education and Special Education classrooms and offer both individual and small‑group instruction.

Completing your purchase

Take a moment to review your selection and total before payment.

Preparing your order

Please consider both preparation and transit when planning your purchase.

Standard Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.

Express Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.

View policy
Requesting a refund

Contact the store with your order details so your request can be reviewed.

Please contact us for the refund processing timeframe before returning an item.

View policy
Delivery arrangements

The available delivery services and charges are listed below.

Standard Shipping · United States: $0.00

Express Shipping · United States: $3.99

View policy
Before arranging a return

Speak with the store before arranging a return shipment.

United States · Return window (days after delivery): 30. Return method: By mail. Return postage: Seller pays.

View policy

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ruby ★★★★★

My son's therapist loved the "show-teaching" approach right away—the step-by-step visual sequences finally clicked for him where verbal instructions never did. We've already seen him initiate a turn-taking game on the playground, which felt impossible just a few months ago.

Eva V. ★★★★★

The photo cards at the back of the book are perfect for my 3rd grader who needs to see exactly what "waiting my turn" looks like. The direct examples for recess and group work have already reduced his meltdowns noticeably this week.

Scarlett S. ★★★★★

I teach a K-2 autism classroom and the show-teaching approach in here finally gave me language I could use with my aides. The picture-based lessons for things like turn-taking and personal space are ready to copy, which saved me hours of prep. My students actually started using the visuals on their