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Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Research-Based Principles and Practices book cover

1st Edition

Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Research-Based Principles and Practices

Edited By Dianne Zager, Michael L. Wehmeyer, Richard L. Simpson Copyright 2012
352 Pages
by Routledge

366 Pages
by Routledge

352 Pages
by Routledge
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Similar to a handbook in its comprehensive description of the theory and research supporting current practices in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, this interdisciplinary text shows how the existing knowledge base can be used to explore promising new possibilities related to the field’s many unanswered questions. Key features include the following: Comprehensive – This is the first... Read more

Preface

I. Knowledge of the Field of Autism

1. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Historical, Legislative, and Current Perspectives, Mary L. White, J. David Smith, Tom E.C. Smith, Robert Stodden

2. Definitions and Clinical Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Joel D. Bregman & Claudine Higdon

3. Identification and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Constanza Columbi, Sophy Kim, Alayna Schreier, Catherine Lord

II. Approaches and Philosophies in Educating Students with Autism

4. Applied Behavior Analysis and Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Jack Scott & Kyle Bennett

5. DIR: The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-Based Model: A Dynamic Model for the 21st Century, Serena Wieder

6. Structured Teaching and the TEACCH Program, Gary B. Mesibov, Victoria Shea, Stephanie McCaskill

7. Academic Development through Integrated Behavioral Experiential Teaching, Dianne Zager & Francine Dreyfus

8. The Ziggurat Model and Comprehensive Autism Planning System, Brenda Smith Myles, Sheila M. Smith, Ruth Aspy, Barry G. Grossman, Shawn A. Henry

III. Education through the Developmental Stages

9. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Elizabeth A. West & Pei-Yu Chen

10. Early Intervention and Early Childhood Years, E. Amanda Boutot & Jennifer L. Walberg

11. Education through the Developmental Stages: School-Age Children and Adolescents, L. Juane Heflin & Jackie S. Isbell

12. Social Skills Interventions and Programming for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Richard Simpson, Jennifer B. Ganz, Rose Mason

13. Promoting Self-Determination and Social Inclusion: A Review of Research-Based Practices, Michael L. Wehmeyer & Tom E. C. Smith

14. Transition to Postsecondary Education, Employment, and Adult Living, Michael L. Wehmeyer & James R. Patton

15. Family Support and Involvement throughout the School Years, Teresa Taber-Doughty & Emily C. Bouck

IV. Inter-Related Disciplines in Autism

16. Enhancing Language and Communication Development, Carol Alpern

17. Assistive Technology to Support People with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Kim Spence-Cochran & Cynthia Pearl

18. Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching for System-Wide Change, Jack Hourcade & Gardner Umbarger

Biography

Dianne Zager is Michael C. Koffler Professor in Autism at Pace University.

Michael L. Wehmeyer is Gene A. Budig Teaching Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas.

Richard L. Simpson is Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas.

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