{"product_id":"homeschooling-the-child-with-autism-9780470292563","title":"Homeschooling the Child with Autism","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomeschooling the Child with Autism\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical, highly accessible guide answers parents'' and professionals'' questions about teaching children with autism spectrum disorders at home. The book helps parents decide whether to homeschool and guides them through the process of beginning and maintaining an effective homeschool program. All the essential questions are addressed, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do you know if homeschooling is right for you and your child?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich homeschool program is best for the child''s learning style and needs?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow should a family get started?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the best way to address social, behavioral, and organizational skills when teaching a child with ASD?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen should you transition back to a traditional public school setting?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also contains tips and suggestions from real-life parents who have successfully homeschooled their children with ASD and includes lists of helpful resources for homeschool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book will be invaluable to families choosing or considering a homeschooling option for their child with ASD. In an easily accessible question-and-answer format, the authors provide practical advice and a wealth of resources that will get parents started, support them through common challenges, and help them create a curriculum that meets not only the academic but also the social and behavioral needs of their child. This book provides a beacon of hope to families struggling with educational options for their child.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eSally Ozonoff\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., endowed professor, University of California–Davis, M.I.N.D. Institute  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is an excellent sourcebook helping parents make informed decisions about homeschooling their children with ASD. Parents will learn how to schedule lessons across the day to incorporate social and academic learning in an environment that balances sensory and mental health needs. All parents, even those not considering homeschooling, will fi nd this book helpful, as it encourages us to foster active learning in the home environment.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMichelle Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e Winner, founder of the Social Thinking treatment approach and speech language pathologist, San Jose, CA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A must read for parents and teachers who need guidance and encouragement while teaching children with ASD!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eCathy Stenzel\u003c\/b\u003e, mother of son with autism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I appreciated reading well-researched information on the home school experience that actually follows the rules.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDiane Youtsey\u003c\/b\u003e, director of special education, Eureka (CA) Union School District\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a ‘life-line’ to parents who homeschool children with autism. The authors have wonderful insight, recommendations, and thoughtful ideas for these parents.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDebbie Baehler\u003c\/b\u003e, autism specialist, Lassen County (CA) Offi ce of Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Authors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Questions About Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What Is ASD and How Do the Core Areas of Impairment Affect Students in a Traditional School Setting? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Is There Peer-Reviewed Research That Supports Homeschooling for Students with ASD? 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Why Do Some Families of Children with ASD Consider Homeschooling? 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Questions About Homeschooling 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 What Are the Different Types of Homeschooling? 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 How Do Parents Choose the Right Type of Homeschool Program for Their Child? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 What Are the Reported Advantages of Homeschooling Children with ASD? 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 What Are the Challenges of Homeschooling Children with ASD? 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Questions About Resources for Homeschoolers 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 What Supports, Resources, and Curricula Are Available and How Can Families Access Them? 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 What Special Education Services Is My Child Entitled to If I Choose to Homeschool? 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 How Should a Family Get Started with Homeschooling? 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Questions About Teaching Strategies 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 How Should the Core Deficits of Social Skills and Social Thinking Be Addressed? 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 How Can Social Opportunities Be Incorporated into the Homeschooler’s Day? 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 How Should the Core Deficits in Organizational Skills and Thinking Be Addressed? 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 How Can Interests Be Incorporated into Instruction? 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 How Should the Daily Schedule Be Designed? 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 How Can Parents Address Behavioral Issues? 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 How Can Parents Determine the Appropriate Accommodations and Modifications That are Necessary for Curricular Success? 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Questions About Transition 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 When Should Parents Consider a Transition Back to Traditional Educational Settings or Programs and How Is This Done? 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 How Should a Family Plan for Transition to College? 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 What Are Other Postsecondary Options Besides College? 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Questions for Homeschooling Parents 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Janelle Lewis 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Karen Crum 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Connie Ajay 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Michelle King 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Ann Coe 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Questions for Homeschooled Children on the Autism Spectrum 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Ben—Age Eleven 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Bobby—Age Thirteen 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Katie—Age Fifteen 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Ian—Age Seventeen 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms and Acronyms 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 253\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864626180439,"sku":"9780470292563","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470292563.jpg?v=1722272789","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/homeschooling-the-child-with-autism-9780470292563","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}