Description
Book SynopsisSimilar to a handbook in its comprehensive description of the theory and research supporting current practices in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, this interdisciplinary text shows how the existing knowledge base can be used to explore promising new possibilities related to the fieldâs many unanswered questions. Key features include the following:
Comprehensive â This is the first book to consider the history and current state of autism as a field in transition, to cover its varied approaches and philosophies, and to describe the interventions used throughout the developmental cycle.
Cross Disciplinary â Serving students with autism necessitates communication and collaboration among professionals from several disciplines as well as family members. The editors have, therefore, brought together divergent perspectives, theories and philosophies in order to demonstrate that scientific evidence, rather than educational orientatio
Table of Contents
Preface
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
