This workbook expands upon the authors? <i>Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide</i> to present the most effective approaches, strategies, and practical guidelines to help alleviate social and communication problems in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). <li>Complements the best-selling <i>Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide</i> for use in practical settings</li> <li>Answers the need for more training of professionals in early interventions for children assessed with ASD called for by the National Plan for Autism</li> <li>Written by a team of experts in the field</li> <li>Covers issues such as how to interpret facial expressions; how to recognize feelings of anger, sadness, fear and happiness; how to perceive how feelings are affected by what happens and what is expected to happen; how to see things from another person?s perspective; and how to understand another person?s knowledge and beliefs</li>