Unlock the Power of Humor: Boost Social Skills for Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Discover the groundbreaking approach to social skill development through humor with “What’s So Funny?: Humor-Based Activities for Social Skill Development” by Rachel Chaiet. This comprehensive guide provides occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, special educators, behavior therapists, and caregivers with ready-to-use lessons and strategies to improve emotional intelligence in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

Fostering Social Engagement through Humor

The “What’s So Funny?” program is built on two core principles: humor can be taught and humor-based activities can increase social engagement. By incorporating more than 50 activities, you can help individuals understand and appreciate different types of humor, from slapstick to wordplay, and develop essential social skills.

These activities are specifically designed for individuals who:

• Appear to have a limited concept of humor or basic developmental level of humor
• Need to improve their understanding of socially appropriate humor
• Lack understanding of when to use humor appropriately
• Are nonverbal, have limited expressive communication skills, or use augmentative communication devices
• Have difficulty initiating social interactions with their peers

A Flexible Program for Individuals of All Ages

“What’s So Funny?” is a versatile program that can be adapted for small groups or individual sessions, suitable for ages 7 to adult. This resource is an invaluable tool for professionals working with individuals with developmental disabilities, providing a comprehensive approach to social skill development through humor.

By implementing “What’s So Funny?”, you can help individuals connect and engage with others, fostering meaningful relationships and improved social skills. Unlock the power of humor and transform lives.

Product Details:

Published by SLACK Incorporated, August 19, 2021

Language: English

ISBN: 9781630917203, 9781630917210