Photos of actual students engaging in a wide variety of social situations show, rather than tell, the right (and wrong) ways to interact in different circumstances. Most significantly, they visually illustrate the positive and negative consequences of both ways of interacting. Real-life situations that are important to teens, such as: Making new friends; Asking questions in class; Saying hello and goodbye; Making supportive statements; Interrupting a conversation; Respecting each others space; Giving class presentations; Doing difficult schoolwork; Forbidden topics; Working as part of a group; Asking someone out on a date; Interviewing for a job; Asking for help when needed; Making mistakes; And much, much more!

The skills depicted are meant to be read, role-played, corrected when necessary, role-played some more and, finally, to be practiced by the student in real-life social situations. “Thought bubbles” show what people are thinking during these interactions (not always what you hoped!). Practical, engaging, and down-to-earth, this is a valuable tool to help teens navigate the often-mysterious rules of social conduct in everyday situations.

"This book is a wonderful resource for parents and support staff working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Despite its title, it is also excellent for use with middle school students. As a clinical psychologist working with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, I am recommending this book to all of the teams, along with the original Social Skills Picture Book for the younger children." -Lori Jeanne Peloquin