Teaching Children With Autism and Related Spectrum Disorders: An Art and a Science

by Magnusen, Christy L.

• ISBN13: 9781843107477
• ISBN10: 1843107473
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-01
• Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY

Summary

Tackling the challenges of teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) Christy L. Magnusen argues that teachers who can blend the "science" of education methodology with the "art" of teaching are best able to reach these children. She takes a fresh look at established and more recent teaching techniques such as structuring spaces, emphasizing language and planning for transition, and then explores the art of implementation: why, when and how to apply these methods. Based on twenty-five years of working with ASD children, this book provides guidance on engaging students and offers workable solutions to everyday teaching problems.

Author Biography

Christy L. Magnusen is currently the Director of Special Education at Belleville Area Special Education Cooperative.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD BY TONY ATTWOOD	9	(2)
PREFACE	11	(2)
Chapter 1 The Big Picture	13	(2)
Chapter 2 How Children with Autism Think and Learn	15	(4)
Chapter 3 Putting Theory into Practice	19	(6)
Historical perspectives	20	(2)
The art and science model: A new best practice	22	(3)
Chapter 4 An Integrated Approach	25	(16)
Behaviorism	26	(5)
Social communication	31	(6)
Sensory integration	37	(4)
Chapters 5 Planning Strategies	41	(10)
Lesson plans	41	(5)
Curriculum	46	(3)
Organization and structure	49	(2)
Chapter 6 Instructional Strategies	51	(46)
Teaching to the multiple intelligences	51	(10)
Developing problem solving and critical thinking skills	61	(7)
Classroom tempo and style	68	(7)
Visually cued instruction	75	(4)
Mastery learning	79	(1)
Naturalistic-incidental learning	80	(2)
Developing literacy	82	(7)
Developing the social graces	89	(8)
Conclusion	97