Reviews of Navigating the Social World
A Curriculum for Individuals with
Asperger's Syndrome, High-functioning Autism, and Related Disorders
Leaders in the P.D.D. field recommend “Navigating the Social World”!
“An in depth account of the insights, procedures, and techniques that (Dr. McAfee) adapted, developed, and/or fine tuned to provide her daughter with the clues needed to comprehend the elusive social world surrounding her. So many students, teachers and parents have approached me in search of practical advice on how to deal with the daily manifestations of this stunning syndrome . . . I have found myself almost empty handed when asked for specific tips, teaching strategies, long term goals, and an overall plan of action. Navigating the Social World will … help to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
—Adriana L. Schuler, Professor of Special Education, San Francisco State University
“A source for understanding the cognitive origins of inappropriate behaviors seen in this population. Dr. McAfee has done an outstanding job creating a practical guide to the emotional and social dilemmas faced by (individuals) with autism or Asperger’s disorder . . . An excellent curriculum for applying specific strategies to help (them) cope with a variety of social challenges.”
—Linda Lotspeich, M.D. M.Ed., Director Neuropsychiatry/PDD Clinic, Stanford University
“A superb resource for parents and professionals…it provides clear and thorough cognitive behavioral programs for working with children to develop social life skills.”
—Marjorie Solomon-Friedman, Ph.D., Post Graduate Researcher/MIND Scholar
“Incredibly thorough and well-organized resource that brings together a wealth of information for families and educators . . . straight-forward, (presents) consistent interventions on a wide range of behaviors and skills.”
—Robin L. Hansen, M.D., Chief, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, M.I.N.D. Institute/University of CA, Davis
“As a Behaviorist, it is rare that I can find a program written to be used by real people…provides applicability in a common sense approach. Ideal for professionals, paraprofessionals and caregivers! Dr. McAfee has provided a useful guide to assisting individuals in realizing their potential as social persons within a social world.”
—Rodger Stein, Behaviorist
“From an SLP standpoint, I thought (the) information was excellent . . . A fabulous addition for professionals and parents . . . This book provides step by step, understandable programs in a format that can be easily adapted to any type of educational or therapeutic program. It will be a bestseller!!”
—Jane Germ, Speech and Language Pathologist
“What a wonderful book! What makes it unique is that the mother and physician are one and the same person!! Dr. McAfee turned her love and concern for her own child into this masterfully practical and accessible book that will provide valuable assistance to children, parents, teachers, and professionals around the world.”
—Edward Hallowell, M.D., Senior Lecturer, Harvard Medical School and author of “Connect” and “Driven to Distraction”