From the Book - First edition
Social climbing : seven rungs to making friends
Rung 1. see me seeing you : joint attention
Rung 2. emotions : do you feel like i do?
Rung 3. imitatio n: can you do what i can do?
Rung 4. why you need seniors, babies and pets : early perspective taking
Rung 5. why kids are lousy at hide & seek : theory of mind and dramatic play
Rung 6. Narratives : auntie lou won't stop talking
Rung 7. "Use your words" to stop bossy ruby : executive function and its role in
Developing social conflict resolution
How to create a more even playing field : using visual strategies to support executive functioning and social skills
Wrap-up of part 1: social skills for the first seven years
Taylor-made tools for recess success
"Speed play dating" and other tools to help make friends
How to make a better ant trap : entry into play
The economics of ice chunks
Shine a little light in dark places : when you need more information
When you want more answers : where to go and who to go to
