Autism in Your Classroom: A General Educator's Guide to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
by Deborah Fein, Michelle A. Dunn and Woodbine House
Give yourself the guidance you need to teach students with autism!
Children with autism spectrum disorders are increasingly being educated in inclusive general education classrooms. For optimal results, teachers need to know as much as possible about autism and the teaching methods and modifications that work best for these students. This is a huge undertaking for time-crunched general education teachers, many of whom may never have had a student with autism before. Now teachers can turn to Autism in Your Classroom for the information and guidance they need.
Written by two neuropsychologists with extensive clinical and classroom experience, this new book is a concise, easy-to-read guide developed for primary school teachers (grades K- 6).
Part I provides a complete overview of the types, causes, characteristics, and treatments of autism spectrum disorders. It also explains various secondary characteristics of autism that create challenges for students, such as sensory abnormalities, behavioural issues, and limited social skills and peer interaction.
Part II focuses on the student in the classroom: It covers a variety of strategies to manage learning and behaviour, such as:
- Modifying classwork and homework
- Helping with language difficulties
- Using visual strategies
- Keeping students focused and organised
- Teaching reading and math
- Using positive reinforcement and rewards
- Handling challenging behaviour
- Explaining autism to other students
- Teaching social skills in the classroom
- Balancing the needs of typical and special students
Part III features two useful case studies. Both stem from the authors’ hands-on work and consultation with teachers, students, and parents.
The book concludes with an appendix of frequently asked questions about children with autism asked by educators.
2007, 275 pages
ISBN: 978-1-890627-61-4
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Table of ContentsexpandClick to collapse
Introduction
Part 1: What You Need to Know about Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 1 What is Autism?
Chapter 2 More about Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 3 What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Chapter 4 The Impact of Autism on the Family
Chapter 5 What Treatments are Used for Children with Autism?
Part 2: The Student in Your Classroom
Chapter 6 Educational Placements
Chapter 7 Getting Started
Chapter 8 Cognition and Motor Issues
Chapter 9 Language Issues
Chapter 10 Academics
Chapter 11 Social Skills
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Behaviours in the Classroom
Chapter 13 The Balancing Act
Chapter 14 Case Studies of Success and Failure
Chapter 15 Myths and FAQs about Autism
Part 3
References
Resources
Index
Autism in Your Classroom: A General Educator's Guide to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Communication
- Resource preparation
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