Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders : A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators

by Roger Pierangelo

• ISBN13: 9781412917070
• ISBN10: 1412917077
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-08
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

The authors discuss support services, assistive technology, collaborating with parents, and intervention strategies to help youngsters with ASD interact with their peers and develop independence.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Introduction to ASD

IDEA Definition of ASD

Overview of ASD

Causes of ASD

Prevalence and Incidence of ASD

Age of Onset of ASD

Gender Features of ASD

Cultural Features of ASD

Familial Pattern of ASD

Educational Implications of Students With ASD

Evidence-Based Practice in Working With Children With ASD and Their Families

Research Basis for Services to Children With ASD in the Home, School, and Community

Characteristics of Children With ASD

Possible Early Indicators of ASD

Patterns of Development

Impairments in Social Skills

Impairments in Communication Skills

Unusual and Repeated Behaviors and Routines

Additional Disabilities and Co-Morbid Conditions

Associated Features

Types of ASD

Autistic Disorder (Classic ASD)

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Rett Syndrome

Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)

Asperger's Syndrome

Eligibility Criteria for Children With ASD

Review of the Characteristics of Children With ASD

Determination of the Procedures and Assessment Measures to Be Used

Determination of Eligibility for a Diagnosis of ASD

Overview of Effective Interventions

Behavioral Approaches

Relationship-Based Models

Skills-Based Interventions

Structured Teaching

Physiologically-Based Interventions

Creating Quality Educational Programs for Children With ASD

Family Involvement

Comprehensive Assessment of Skills and Deficits

Plan Development/Clearly Defined Goals and Objectives

Effective Teaching Strategies

Assessment of the Intervention

Structuring the Environment

Applying Functional Behavior Assessment to Problem Behavior

Transition

Opportunities With Peers

Comprehensive Team Approach

Collaborating With Parents

Obtaining a Diagnosis

Adjusting to the Diagnosis

Developmental Stages and Family Stresses

Creating a Collaborative Home-School Partnership

Building an Informed Partnership

Establishing a Team Approach

Planning for Communication

Facilitating Collaborative Relationships

When Collaboration Becomes Difficult

Effective Programming for Young Children With ASD: Ages 3-5

Curriculum Content

Highly Supportive Teaching Environments

Need for Predictability and Routine

Functional Approach to Challenging Behaviors

Transition Planning From Early Childhood Program to Elementary School

Family Involvement

Teaching Students With ASD: Instructional Approaches

Visual Approaches

Providing Precise, Positive Praise While the Student Is Learning

Using Meaningful Reinforcements

Planning Tasks at an Appropriate Level of Difficulty

Using Age-Appropriate Materials

Providing Opportunities for Choice

Breaking Down Oral Instructions Into Small Steps

Paying Attention to Processing and Pacing Issues

Using Concrete Examples and Hands-on Activities

Using Task Analysis

Using Discrete Trial Methods

Introducing Unfamiliar Tasks in a Familiar Environment When Possible

Organizing Teaching Materials and Situation to Highlight What Is Important

Encouraging Independent Effort and Incorporate Proactive Measures to Reduce the Likelihood of Becoming De

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