There is a wonderful "social thinking" curriculum by Michelle Garcia that can be done at home or in a group setting. Many schools and therapy (I first learned of it at my son's OT) teach groups using it.
I actually found the curriculum kit at our local library. You can look at what's available at
www.socialthinking.com My initial reaction when I read it was "WOW! Wonder if they have a version for husbands?". Not only is this very needed with children on the spectrum, I thought it was a great resource for teaching how our actions and even body language affect others for even a NT child (or adult!).
The basic story line is to teach "flexible thinking" through immulating a super hero named "Super Flex" and thereby defeat all the "Unthinkables" which are villians that try to get brains to make the wrong choices.
We are active Christians so my son told me he thinks the "unthinkables" are really from Satan. I told him I thought that was very smart and he was probably right.
We use terminology from this program to help our son with anxiety and getting stuck on his own idea (i.e. "Rockbrain"). It's been rather effective in helping him get "unstuck".
