Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum – Step-by-Step Guide

Create an appropriate learning environment to help children with ASD develop lifelong independence!

Written by experts in special education and psychology, this user-friendly resource summarizes current research and presents a comprehensive overview of how to teach students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The authors discuss intervention strategies for implementing effective educational programs that give youngsters with ASD the opportunity to learn and interact with their peers.

This practical book describes the characteristics of specific disorders, including autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified, and Asperger syndrome. Other topics include: 

• Specific instructional approaches
• Behavioral, skill-based, and physiologically-based intervention models
• A comprehensive team approach that includes parents
• Assistive technology options
• Support services for transition from high school to adult life

Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders addresses the most significant, everyday challenges that general and special education teachers face in reaching students with ASD.