Rooted in both ABA and developmental theory, Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) are some of today's most effective, evidence-based, and widely used interventions for autism spectrum disorder. Prepare tomorrow's autism professionals for success in the field with this graduate-level textbook, the first comprehensive…

This set of 61 student learning modules deals with various topics pertaining to human development. The modules, which are designed for use in performance-based vocational education programs, each contain the following components: an introduction for the student, a performance objective, a variety of learning activities, content information, a…

Presents a lesson plan for teaching students basic conflict resolution techniques. Calls upon students to identify issues that can lead to interpersonal confrontation, use active listening techniques, and analyze and select alternatives to conflict. Includes handouts, discussion topics, and an explanation of methods of conflict resolution. (SG)

This facilitator's manual consists of guidelines and materials for use in conducting a workshop dealing with three management basics for minority women--communication, decision making, and interpersonal skills. Covered in the first half of the manual are the following aspects of implementing the workshop: background on the need for and development…

This participant's manual is part of a set of training materials developed to help vocational rehabilitation workers improve their basic helping skills. It contains reading materials to assist trainees in developing a clear concept of the helping model and self-critiquing exercises to help them integrate their new skills into particular work…

This workshop primer is part of a set of training materials developed to help vocational rehabilitation workers improve their basic helping skills. Designed for trainees to receive two weeks prior to attending an interpersonal skills (IPS) training group, this self-instructional booklet has three purposes: to build motivation for IPS training, to…

This participant's manual is part of a set of training materials developed to help vocational rehabilitation workers improve their basic helping skills. It is intended to facilitate note taking and retention of information and to increase active responding of trainees. Introductory materials include a pretest and a summary of the interpersonal…

Designed for students in grades K-3, the program focuses on nurturing individual student growth through sequential class activities that stimulate a positive social climate within the classroom. Based on group process and child development research, the teacher's handbook focuses on skills in the areas of friendship, communication, and…

This document is the student study guide for a course on the effective management of a small business in a changing environment. The course is designed for those persons who someday may go into business for themselves as well as for those who are already in business but who wish to strengthen their entrepreneurial and management skills. The guide…

Saying no to friends, classmates, and adults is often difficult for young children. In school, children may find themselves in uncomfortable situations that involve choosing between what they perceive as right and going along with others whom they trust. This multimedia workshop kit (16 minute VHS video plus guidebook) helps children understand…

This manual is intended for use by persons with psychiatric disabilities who are employed in the community but need to improve their social skills to maintain their employment. It is designed to be taught to mental health consumers by mental health consumers. Each session outline includes objectives; a list of materials needed; and exercises that…

This student reference in career and personal development is designed to accompany the lessons outlined in the instructor's guide for a plant science core curriculum. Five lessons cover career planning; finding information about available jobs; applying and interviewing for a job; developing as a confident, responsible person; and developing…

Programmed materials are presented for teachers and administrators who want to become more familiar with the concept of career development in South Carolina. The package's two major goals are (1) to provide the learner with conceptual knowledge of career development and (2) to identify career development elements and objectives. Under the first…

Intended as a reference book for students and practitioners who are concerned with present and future problems of administering and supervising vocational education at the secondary and collegiate levels, this volume may also serve as a textbook in graduate courses dealing with administration and supervision in business education. Discussed first…

This two-part learning module provides text and accompanying exercises to assist instructors in employing effective listening and communication techniques in response to students' programs and concerns. Part I describes the communication process between sender and receiver and discusses the process of active listening by which the instructor…