Friendship requires hard work even for the most able, and the odds are heavily stacked against those with an autism spectrum disorder. Designed for younger children, aged between 2 and 8, this set of activities emphasises foundation skills such as social referencing, regulating behaviour, coversational reciprocity and synchronized actions.;This volume is also available as a set with "Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults" (ISBN 1-84310-720-1).

This volume contains over 200 enjoyable and stimulating activities and exercises ranging over the entire gamut of social and emotional development, and is applicable to anyone, regardless of diagnosis, but will be particularly valuable for those on the autism spectrum. Activities can be undertaken independently, or with a teacher or therapist, and a full schema for the evaluation of progress and objectives is included. A companion website, free to purchasers provides a wealth of further information and support.