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This book provides a scaffold for self-monitoring and social interaction. Uses scales as a way of explaining social and emotional concepts to individuals who have difficulty understanding such information but have a relative strength in understanding systems. The 5-Point Scale is a systematic approach to teaching social concepts and information needed for successful emotional regulation. It is not meant to be a behavior management tool but a self-management or self-realization tool. The 5-point scales can be used to increase communication between the person on the autism spectrum and their support person. It can increase self-management skills and, once learned, it can serve as a self-advocacy tool. | |