DVD: Social Behavior Mapping

Cognitive behavioral techniques are those which help a student to learn the thinking behind expected behaviors. Social Stories^TM (developed by Carol Gray) is one type of cognitive behavioral technique for teaching students how to cope in a specific context or with specific people. "Social Behavior Mapping" is another complimentary method, which helps students to understand how our behaviors (expected and unexpected) impact how people feel, which then impacts how they treat us, which then impacts how we feel about ourselves. Intended as support for teaching and treating a variety of students (on and not on the autism spectrum) from 3rd through 12th grade.

Social Behavior Maps demonstrate to students how we all impact each other emotionally and behaviorally. This technique is not a panacea, but instead helps to demystify the complexity of social thought and related behaviors. It is being embraced in classrooms all over the United States.

On this short video clip, the evolution of social behavior mapping is explained along with step-by-step instructions on how to use this valuable treatment strategy. This DVD corresponds with the book, Social Behavior Mapping, also by Michelle Garcia Winner.

Also included on this resource: a brief discussion of Michelle Garcia Winner's other books and DVDs and their applicability for a variety of situations and audiences!

Approximate Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD: Social Behavior Mapping

Produced by The Gray Center in 2007