Description: The nature of autism. Answers to commonly asked questions -- Learning style of individuals with autism spectrum disorders -- Effects of autism spectrum disorders on language, communication, and social development -- Assessment. Parents' role -- Assessment for diagnosis and educational program development -- Making program decisions. Placement and support decisions -- Develop a balanced program -- Interventions. Understanding stress and behavior -- Assess and plan interventions for severe behavior problems -- Organize and structure space -- Organize and structure events in time -- Organize and structure events as routines -- Organize and structure visual support systems -- Organize and structure verbal information -- Teaching new skills. Critical instructional strategies -- Establish the foundation for emotional, communication, and cognitive skills -- Teach functional routines -- Concepts, rules, and academic skills -- Expand communication skills and options -- Expand communication and social competence -- Teach awareness of self and others -- Managing specific challenges.

Author: JANZEN, Janice

Publisher: Hammill Institute On Disabilities

Year Published: 2012

Format: SOFTCOVER