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The Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers(J-B Ed: Checklist)

The Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers(J-B Ed: Checklist)


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A practical resource filled with information, tips, and checklists for helping kids with autism This useful, accessible guide offers teachers and parents a better understanding of children on the autism spectrum and provides them with the kinds of support and intervention they need. Written in an easy-to-read checklist format, the book is filled with up-to-date research, practical advice, and helpful resources on a wide range of topics. The book covers five areas: basic information on autism, checklists for parents, checklists for teachers, effective support strategies, and helpful resources. Provides vital, accessible information for parents and teachers working with children in the autism spectrum Contains a wealth of useful strategies, information, and resources A volume in the popular Jossey-Bass Checklist series Offers a comprehensive yet affordable resource Kluth is the bestselling author of You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students with Autism

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments ix About the Authors xi Introduction xiii 1. Basic Information on Autism and Asperger Syndrome 1 Introduction 2 1.1. What We Know About Autism 5 1.2. What Do We Mean by the Autism Spectrum? 7 1.3. Conditions Commonly Associated with Autism 9 1.4. Positive Traits Associated with Autism 10 1.5. Early Indicators of Autism 12 1.6. Autism Myths Versus Autism Facts 15 1.7. Tools Used in Autism Screening and Diagnosis 19 1.8. Social Differences 24 1.9. Communication Differences 27 1.10. Movement Differences 30 1.11. Sensory Differences and Sensitivity 33 1.12. Passions, Interests, and Rituals 36 2. Checklists for Parents 39 Introduction 40 2.1. After Diagnosis 42 2.2. Sharing the News 44 2.3. Help for Families 46 2.4. What Those on the Spectrum Need at Home 48 2.5. Modifying the Home 51 2.6. Safety at Home 53 2.7. Safety in the Community 56 2.8. Adaptations at Family Events 59 2.9. Adaptations for Errands and Outings 61 2.10. Adaptations While Traveling 63 2.11. Helping Your Child Learn at Home 66 2.12. Advocating for Your Child 70 3. Checklists for Teachers 75 Introduction 77 3.1. What to Do If You Think a Student Is on the Spectrum 79 3.2. Needs of Students with Autism 81 3.3. Helpful Habits of Mind for Teachers 83 3.4. Learning About Autism 86 3.5. Encouraging Self-Advocacy 89 3.6. Addressing Student Fascinations and Passions in the Classroom 91 3.7. Supporting Students Who Seek Perfection 94 3.8. Supporting Students Who Resist or Refuse to Do Work 96 3.9. Helping Students Cope with Anxiety 98 3.10. Building a Supportive Classroom Community 100 3.11. Creating a Comfortable Classroom 103 3.12. Giving Clear Directions in the Classroom 110 3.13. Providing Structure in the Classroom 112 3.14. Creating Lessons with Students with Autism in Mind 115 3.15. Creating More Accessible Whole-Class Discussions and Lectures 118 3.16. Creating Assessments Appropriate for Students with Autism 120 3.17. Supports and Strategies for Literacy Lessons 124 3.18. Supports and Strategies for Math Lessons 129 3.19. Helping Students Manage Homework 132 3.20. Making Within-School Transitions Easier for Students 135 3.21. Making School-to-School Transitions Easier for Students 137 3.22. Preventing Behavior Struggles in the Classroom 139 3.23. Don’ts for Working with Students with Autism 142 3.24. Helping Students with Autism Shine 144 4. More Helpful Strategies for Home and School 147 Introduction 148 4.1. To Keep in Mind for Toddlers and Preschoolers 150 4.2. To Keep in Mind for School-Age Children 152 4.3. To Keep in Mind for Adolescents and Teenagers 154 4.4. Possible Members of a Support Team 158 4.5. Strategies for Encouraging and Facilitating Communication 160 4.6. Strategies for Supporting Those Without Reliable Communication 164 4.7. Strategies for Encouraging and Supporting Social Relationships 168 4.8. Strategies for Building Social Skills 171 4.9. Addressing Movement Differences 173 4.10. Addressing Sensory Issues: Visual 177 4.11. Addressing Sensory Issues: Tactile 179 4.12. Addressing Sensory Issues: Auditory 181 4.13. Addressing Sensory Issues: Olfactory 183 4.14. Strategies for Teaching and Learning 185 4.15. Promoting and Teaching Organization 187 4.16. Helping Those on the Spectrum Cope with Change 190 4.17. Addressing Challenging Behavior 192 4.18. Strategies for Coping in Crisis 194 5. Helpful Resources for Parents and Teachers 197 Introduction 198 5.1. Recommended Videos 200 5.2. Recommended Books 202 5.3. Recommended Web Sites 210 5.4. Recommended Vendors 220 5.5. Recommended Organizations 225 References 229 Index 231

About the Author :
Dr. Paula Kluth is a consultant, educator, and advocate whose specialties include supporting children with autism and other disabilities in inclusive classrooms. A former special education teacher, Kluth is the author of numerous books including You're Going to Love This Kid: Teaching Students with Autism in Inclusive Schools. For more information, go to www.PaulaKluth.com. John Shouse served as president of the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee and as vice chair of the national board of the Autism Society of America. He is the father of three children, including Evan, his thirteen-year-old son with autism.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780470434086
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
  • Height: 224 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 399 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0470434082
  • Publisher Date: 06 Oct 2009
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: J-B Ed: Checklist
  • Sub Title: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers
  • Width: 147 mm


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