TY - BOOK AU - Eleftheriades,Amy TI - Social survival: a manual for those with autism and other logical thinkers SN - 9781138306899 (pbk.) : AV - RJ506.A9 E44 2018 U1 - 618.9285882 23 PY - 2018/// CY - New York PB - Routledge KW - Autistic children KW - Behavior modification KW - Social interaction in children KW - Social skills in children N1 - Includes bibliographical references; How to use this book -- Being a logical thinker -- Language and communication -- Social behavior -- Plan of action -- References and further reading N2 - 'Social Survival' is a practical manual outlining what it means to be a logical thinker and how logical thinkers can make sense of the social world. Relevant for young logical thinkers including those with high-functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome, this book clearly outlines how social confusion might arise and how this can be overcome. Written in a clear and unpatronising style, the book considers a range of different social scenarios and breaks these down into manageable components with helpful activities to be completed by the young person. Chapters discuss the nature and benefits of logical thinking, nuances of language and communication in social situtations, and the intricacies of social etiquette and peer interaction ER -