Challenging prejudice, sterotyping and judgemental behaviour, this volume consists of 40 discussion stories which reflect society and the problems young people face today. Aimed at promoting discussion and awareness, the author challenges young people to consider events and the part they themselves play in life, thus producing more responsible and independantly thinking young adults. In particular, children with Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism often have difficulty coming to grips with social situations, so that the stories in this volume should be especially useful for those working with such children. The stories are primarily intended for group work, although they can be used on a one-to-one basis, and since young people take more notice of what their peers say rather than adults, it aims to provide a useful forum for a multitude of opinions to be expressed. No previous knowledge of the topics is necessary and the book contains comprehensive guidance for professionals and parents.
Introduction to section one; story 1 Joshua's birthday present; story 2 not so sweet revenge; story 3 goodbye Shaun; story 4 extortion!; story 5 'atch out!; story 6 science test!; story 7 Hoi Ping's unhappy; story 8 it happened one day; story 9 Preeti's lost bracelet; story 10 just one last game; story 11 a better class of people; story 12 slag!. Introduction to section two; story 13 we were only playing; story 14 chicken!; story 15 honesty policy; story 16 painful puberty; story 17 nightmare; story 18 I fell down the stairs; story 19 I don't remember; story 20 joyrider; story 21 I never have any nice clothes; story 22 shoplifter; story 23 my mum's not well; story 24 I'm a person too. Introduction to section three: story 25 no thanks, I'm not hungry; story 26 I'm so tired; story 27 hands off!; story 28 he was my boyfriend!; story 29 SIDA; story 30 AD; story 31 the party; story 32 Tina's decision; story 33 no!!; story 34 to lead baggy? story 35 perspective. Introduction to section four: story 36 next time?; story 37 escape!; story 38 marriage; story 39 Trudy's baby; story 40 the last straw.
This book is culturally sensitive and morally unprejudiced. It will be an invaluable resource for teachers, group leaders and parents, and will help young people to approach problems and consider options more thoughtfully and to seek help in the right places.
