1st Edition

Success Strategies for Teaching Kids With Autism

254 Pages
by Prufrock Press

254 Pages
by Prufrock Press

Although an abundance of research exists on working with students with autism, teachers need the practical strategies in Success Strategies for Teaching Kids With Autism to build successful programs and services for kids with autism. The authors, seasoned classroom teachers and consultants for a large public school autism support program, look at ways teachers can apply best practices for... Read more
Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 What Is Autism? Chapter 2 What Makes a Successful Education Program for Children With a Diagnosis of ASD? Chapter 3 What Is ABA? Chapter 4 How Can ABA Principles Be Implemented in Education Programs? Chapter 5 Creating an Evidence-Based Classroom Chapter 6 Strategies for Addressing the Major Characteristics of ASD in the Classroom Chapter 7 Putting It All Together Conclusion References About the Authors

Biography

Wendy Ashcroft is an experienced special education teacher widely known for her leadership of Project REACH, a support program for children with autism. Wendy also teaches education courses and supervises practicum and student teaching experiences at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN.

Sue Argiro is an experienced special education teaacher widely known for her leadership of Project REACH, a support program for children with autism. Sue received her master's degree in special education from the University of Memphis and is a consultant focusing on students with autism and related disabilities, providing training for classroom personnel, related service providers, administrators, and parents.

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