Educating young children with autism spectrum disorders /

This authoritative guide for practitioners--early interventionists, teachers, school counselors and psychologists--provides practical strategies for addressing the unique needs of children on the autism spectrum and their families. A joint publication with the National Association of School Psycholo...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Author: Barton, Erin Elizabeth
Other Authors: Harn, Beth
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, A Joint Publication with the National Association of School Psychologists, 2012
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Classification of autism in young children
  • Early detection and medical classification
  • Educational eligibility
  • Writing effective educational goals
  • Essential components of educational programs
  • Designing and evaluating instruction based on student skills and responses
  • Evidence-based strategies for teaching children with autism spectrum disorders:
  • Evidence-based strategies for maintenance, generalization, and self-management
  • Evidence-based practices for communication skill acquisition
  • Evidence-based practices for social skill acquisition
  • Designing instruction and supports to prevent and decrease problem behavior
  • Maximizing implementation of evidence-based strategies in the classroom.