Socialthinking - Social Thinking Frameworks

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Most Social Thinking strategies and lessons provide the foundation for teaching using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) principles by addressing social self-awareness, social cognition, executive functioning, self-regulation and perspective taking.

Social Thinking

Here are a few research-based concepts and frameworks representing the foundation for the Social Thinking Methodology as it relates to Cognitive Behavior Therapy. We continue to learn, modify, expand, and generate new articles as it pertains to Cognitive Behavior Therapy. The list below is not meant to be exhaustive by any means, but rather a resource for you!

Attwood, T. & Scarpa, A. (2013). Modifications of cognitive-behavioral therapy for children and adolescents with high-functioning ASD and their common difficulties. CBT for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders.

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Lindgren, S. and Doobay, A. (2011). Evidence-Based Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Kincade, S. (2009). CBT and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comprehensive Literature Review. University of Lethbridge.

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White, S. Albano, A, Johnson, C., Kasari, C., Ollendick, T., Klin, A., Oswald, D., & Scahill, L. (2010). Development of a Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Program to Treat Anxiety and Social Deficits in Teens with High-Functioning Autism. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 13, 77-90..

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Craske, M.G. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

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We Thinkers! Vol. 1

We Thinkers Volume 1 Deluxe Package

We Thinkers! Vol. 1

The We Thinkers! series helps children build foundational social competencies and essential life skills through stories, lessons, and play activities. The teachings help kids better understand themselves and others, develop self-awareness, perspective taking, social problem solving, and supports students’ social-emotional learning, relationship building, classroom learning, and academic performance.

We Thinkers! Vol. 2

We Thinkers Volume 2 Deluxe Package

We Thinkers! Vol. 2

We Thinkers! Volume 2 Social Problem Solvers provides the structure, curriculum, storybooks, and support materials to teach executive functioning and social problem solving while building on the core social concepts and Social Thinking Vocabulary introduced in .

Superflex Curriculum Package

Superflex: A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum Package

Superflex Curriculum Package

Superflex Superdecks & Double Deck Bundle

Superflex Superdecks and Double Deck Bundle

Superflex Superdecks & Double Deck Bundle

Kids love Superflex and are eager to explore new ways to learn about the supportive Thinkables, the sneaky Unthinkables and discover new strategies to defeat them, using Superflex’s very cool Five-Step Power Plan.

Should I? or Shouldn't I? Elementary Edition

Should I or Shouldn't I Elementary School Edition

Should I? or Shouldn't I? Elementary Edition

Motivate students to explore social expectations and consider the perspective of others in this wildly popular card game. Great for fostering productive discussions as peers share their social expectations for each other and learn the impact of the choices they make. Educators, clinicians, and parents learn which social concepts need further emphasis, and students develop their understanding of how others think and feel.

Should I or Shouldn't I? Middle and High School Edition

Should I or Shouldn't I Middle & High School Edition

Should I or Shouldn't I? Middle and High School Edition

Motivate students to explore social expectations and consider the perspective of others in this wildly popular card game. Educators, clinicians, and parents learn which social concepts need further emphasis, and students learn the impact of the choices they make. Great for enabling productive discussions as it helps players understand how others think and feel. Leads to greater self-awareness and builds upon social competencies as peers talk to each other about their shared social expectations!

Size of My Problem Poster

Size of my Problems Poster

Size of My Problem Poster

We all experience problems; they’re a part of life. We can’t avoid them even if we use our best social thinking. It’s a hidden rule that when we’re around others, our reaction size (the behavior we show on the outside) should match the size of our problem. But sometimes our feelings about a problem are much bigger than the problem itself!

We Can Make It Better! Social Problem Solving Through Flexible Stories

We Can Make it Better!

We Can Make It Better! Social Problem Solving Through Flexible Stories

Individuals with social learning challenges have multiple opportunities to engage in social activities across a day, but their success greatly depends on the skills and experience they have to negotiate each encounter. Social problem-solving is an important skill for living in a social world.

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