Broadened public awareness of autism and other associated spectrum disorders, combined with continuing research, means that more students than ever before are being identified with these conditions.
This book is an excellent resource for any teacher working with students who have ASD because it discusses how to identify and describe individuals with autism spectrum disorder, develop effective programs, create contexts for instruction, accommodate sensory issues, use applied behaviour analytic instructional strategies and program for challenging behaviour. Separate chapters are devoted to communication, socialisation, academic skill acquisition and non-academic environments. Information on the use of technology is infused throughout the book and makes this an invaluable reference for educators.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Identifying and Describing Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 2 Historical Perspective and Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 3 Collaborating to Develop Effective Programs
Chapter 4 Creating Contexts for Instruction
Chapter 5 Accommodating Sensory Issues
Chapter 6 Using Applied Behavior Analytic Instructional Strategies
Chapter 7 Programming for Challenging Behavior
Chapter 8 Encouraging Communication and Verbal Behavior
Chapter 9 Enhancing Socialization and Social Competence
Chapter 10 Promoting Academic Skill Acquisition
Chapter 11 Organizing Instructional Opportunities in Non-Academic Environments
Epilogue What Ms. Harris Learned
