Autism Spectrum Disorders: Foundations, Characteristics, and Effective Strategies, 2nd edition
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Autism Spectrum Disorders provides teachers of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities with important background information, historical context, etiological underpinnings, and characteristics of ASD that may impact learning. Written in an easy-to-follow format, the book focuses on evidence-based practices and approaches that have empirical bases for use. The book identifies current trends in research and practice and includes special Research, Diversity, and Trends and Issues boxes to clarify the concepts. Each chapter begins with real life scenarios depicting key information and concepts found in that chapter and include key terms, chapter objectives, end-of-chapter questions, and web resources to enhance learning and expand beyond the text. Significant changes to this edition include a chapter focusing on play, a chapter on motor development, and a chapter on sexuality. Updates and changes to the functional academics, functional life skills, environmental supports, and transition chapters add currency and further clarification to those topics. Throughout, the book focuses on real world practice that promotes lifespan success.
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Table of contents
Chapter 1--Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders 1
Chapter 2--Evidence-Based Practices for Educating Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders 21
Chapter 3--Working with Families of Children with Autism 40
Chapter 4--Environmental Arrangement to Prevent Contextually
Inappropriate Behavior 59
Chapter 5--T eaching Students with Autism Using the Principles of
Applied Behavior Analysis 79
Chapter 6--T eaching Students with Autism to Communicate 96
Chapter 7--S ocial Challenges of Children and Youth with Autism
Spectrum Disorders 123
Chapter 8--Daily Living Skills 141
Chapter 9--Effective Practices for Teaching Academic Skills to
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 157
Chapter 10--Play-Focused Interventions for Young Children
with Autism 169
Chapter 11--Assistive Technology for Learners with Autism
Spectrum Disorders 181
Chapter 12--Motor Consideration for Individuals with Autism
Spectrum Disorder 192
Chapter 13--Sexuality Education for Students with ASD 205
Chapter 14--Transition to Postsecondary Environments for
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 217
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