Educating students with autism spectrum disorders : research-based principles and practices / edited by Dianne Zager, Michael L. Wehmeyer, and Richard L. Simpson. - New York : Routledge, 2012. - xiv, 337 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

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Autistic children--Education.
Autism.
Inclusive education.

LC4717 / .E36 2012

371.94 ZAG