Interactive computer programs using real-life video to teach social skills to children and adolescents

• What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?
• What is the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders?
• What is social skills training and why is it a priority?
• How does one decide if a child needs social skills training?
• What is Social Skill Builder social skills training software?
• Who created Social Skill Builder software?
• How much does Social Skill Builder software cost?
• Where can I purchase Social Skill Builder software?
• How does the software work?
• What are the technical requirements for Social Skill Builder software?
• Who can use the Social Skill builder software?
• What results can parents and practitioners expect?
• Does research demonstrate that Social Skill Builder software is effective in teaching social skills?
• How are these programs motivating for a child?
• How does working on a computer encourage a child to interact with others?
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• How can I order products with a purchase order?
• How can I use the Lesson Plan Features?

Q6: Who created Social Skill Builder software?

A6: The Social Skill Builder software products were developed by practicing speech pathologists and sisters Jennifer Jacobs M.S. CCC-SLP and Laurie Jacobs M.A. CCC-SLP. Both are clinically-certified members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and have ten years of experience improving children's pragmatic skills in various environments. Jacobs and Jacobs create their products based on the unique needs of their ASD clients.

Q7: How much does Social Skill Builder software cost?

A7: Each Social Skill Builder CD-ROM costs between $69.99 and $89.99. All five CD-ROMs may be purchased together at a 10% discount.

Q8: Where can I purchase Social Skill Builder software?

A8: Social Skill Builder software products may be purchased via the Web site, www.socialskillbuilder.com, or by contacting Social Skill Builder directly by phone at 866-278-1452 or fax 703-669-1258. Products may also be ordered through distributors and retailers including Super Duper Publications, Remedia, School Specialty and Thinking Publications.

Q9: How does the software work?

A9: Social Skill Builder software products are designed to facilitate learning while providing opportunities to pause and discuss information, to replay scenarios for greater recall and understanding, and to engage in exercises that help the child carry learned skills into everyday life. Each program highlights video scenarios of real children interacting in social scenarios and then the user has the ability to choose what should be said or done next. Programs cater to a wide range of functioning and abilities. At Level 1, children learn key social vocabulary. At Level 2, they answer multiple-choice questions, and at Level 3, they identify social cues. Level 4 allows children to create a novel social response based on the situation.

Q10: What are the technical requirements for Social Skill Builder software?

A10: Social Skill Builder software products are both Macintosh (OSX or above) and IBM PC (Windows 95 or above) compatible. They require 200 MHz or higher, 600 megabytes of available hard-drive space, a 4x CD-ROM drive, a 16-bit color monitor, 800/600 resolution or better video-card compatibility and a mouse. The software is easy to install and use, and does not require outside instruction or maintenance.

 

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