Strategies at Hand: Quick and Handy Strategies for Working Wtih Students on the Autism Spectrum

by Brewer, Robin D.

• ISBN13: 9781934575185
• ISBN10: 1934575186
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Pub Co

Summary

Building upon the success of their bestselling Strategies at Hand - Quick and Handy Strategies for Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum, Mueller and Brewer reintroduce the much-valued concept of convenience to teachers, paraprofessionals and related professionals who work with students with autism spectrum disorders. For ease of use, the various sections of this handy reference are divided by colors and intensity of needs: Green - Universal or primary behavior support for ALL students; Yellow - Targeted classroom and group behavior support for some students who are at risk for behavior problems; Red (Pink) - Intensive individualized behavior support for students with chronic challenging behaviors; Orange - In-depth explanations of terms/strategies listed in one of the first three sections, and Blue - Resources, including articles, books, movies, and online modules.

Author Biography

Robin Brewer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. She has also worked as a special education teacher and a behavioral consultant for the Colorado Department of Education. Robin started the Autism Task Force while at the Colorado Department of Education and continues to be an active member, training teams to work with students with autism around the state.Tracy Gershwin Mueller, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. Tracy previously worked as a special education teacher and a behavior analyst for families of children and adults with behavior challenges. Her area of expertise includes positive behavior support, parent-school partnerships, and alternative dispute resolution. Tracy is a Colorado-trained mediator.