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Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Educators Partnering with Families
- Michelle R. Haney - Berry College, USA
Other Titles in:
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
November 2012 | 424 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educators Partnering with Families is an introductory core textbook for use by pre-service and in-service teachers in schools of Education. The aim of the text is introduce, in an accessible manner, the significant body of research and theory in the field of autism within the larger context of understanding the unique socio-cultural dimensions of individuals with ASD and their families.
FEATURES
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- the text includes engaging and fascinating interviews and case studies, which include interviews with: parents of children with ASD, individuals with ASD, teachers of children with ASD, and top researchers in the field of ASD conducting cutting edge research and developing assessment tools.
- the text integrates collaboration with the family, as well as understanding of cultural context when working with families to provide supports for children and adolescents with ASD.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Section I. The Evolving Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder
1. Historical Overview of Autism and the Role of the Family
2. Current Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder
3. Biological Issues and Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section II. Collaborating with Families for Diagnosis and Setting Educational Goals
4. Collaborating With and Supporting Families of Children with ASD
5. Identification and the Diagnostic Process
6. Early Intervention and Transitioning to Elementary School
Section III. Addressing the Needs of Individuals with ASD within the School Setting and the Greater Community
7. Interventions Based on Applied Behavior Analysis at School, Home, and Within the Community
8. Environmental Supports Addressing Sensory Needs and Promoting Academic Success for Children with ASD
9. The Development of Communication and Language Skills in Children with ASD
10. Social Development in Children with ASD
11. Transitioning to Adulthood: Fostering Independence and Self-Determination
Glossary
References
Author Biographies
"This text is accessible to students and provides a comprehensive way of addressing a complex issue like ASD."
North Arizona University - Flagstaff
"This text is accessible to students and provides a comprehensive way of addressing a complex issue like ASD."
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff