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Forward Preface Purpose and organization of this manual oA self-contained guide for the clinician oTraining socially valid behaviors oMaintaining treatment integrity oOrganization of this manual oRelated resources Section I. Background Chapter 1. Reasons to Treat Peer Relationship Problems Chapter 2. Assessment of Outcomes Chapter 3. Types of Children's Social Skills Treatment Chapter 4. Common Diagnoses of Children Obtaining Training Chapter 5. Research on the UCLA Children's Friendship Program Section II. Preparing for Treatment Chapter 6. Screening Chapter 7. Intake Chapter 8. Program Infrastructure Section III. Session Content Chapter 9. Introductory Session/Setting the Stage Chapter 10. Conversational Skills Chapter 11. "Slipping In"/Reputation/Using Community Resources Chapter 12. Taking "No" for an Answer/Gender and Age Issues Chapter 13. Rules of a Good Sport/Social Goals Chapter 14. Rules of a Good Sport/Positive Statements Chapter 15. Making a Best Friend/Play Dates Chapter 16. Resisting Teasing Chapter 17. Respect Towards Adults Chapter 18. Managing Competition/Gender Differences Chapter 19. Avoiding Physical Fights Chapter 20. Graduation ReferencesIndex