Understanding the Hidden Curriculum: An Essential Social Skill for Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome.

Myles, Brenda Smith; Simpson, Richard L.

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Publication Date: 2001

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Understanding the Hidden Curriculum: An Essential Social Skill for Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome.

Myles, Brenda Smith; Simpson, Richard L.

Intervention in School and Clinic, v36 n5 p279-86 May 2001

This article discusses the "hidden curriculum" in schools, its impact on social functioning, and strategies for helping children and youth with Asperger Syndrome learn the hidden curriculum. Strategies include using social stories, acting lessons, self-esteem building activities, cartooning, social autopsies, and the SOCCSS (Situation, Options, Consequences, Choice, Strategies, Simulation) strategy. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Hidden Curriculum, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Social Development, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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