School Success for Kids with Autism

Description

With the increasing numbers of children diagnosed with autism each year, parents need the valuable information provided in School Success for Kids With Autism to help ensure their children receive the educational programming they need and deserve. By outlining the best practices found in today's classrooms, School Success for Kids With Autism describes how parents and teachers can work together to create nurturing, supportive, and effective classroom environments from preschool to high school The book covers topics such as understanding how schools define autism; helping students make transitions between teachers, schools, and grade levels; finding the best instructional strategies and supports for inclusive classrooms; helping kids with homework; selecting curriculum; and providing interventions in the home to help develop needed skills. With practical tools and advice from leaders in the field of autism education, this book is sure to give these students, their parents, and their teachers guidance for success. 1. Introduction to autism spectrum disorders -- 2. Assessment of students with autism spectrum disorders in the school setting -- 3. Strategies for teaching kids with autism -- 4. Educating the preschool student with autism spectrum disorder -- 5. Successful elementary programs for students with autism spectrum disorders -- 6. The development and implementation of school programs for middle and high school students with autism spectrum disorders -- 7. Working effectively with families of children with autism spectrum disorders: understanding family experience and teaching skills that make a difference.