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Autism Checklist

A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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A practical resource filled with information, tips, and checklists for helping kids with autismThis useful, accessible guide offers teachers and parents a better understanding of children on the autism spectrum and provides them with the kinds of support and intervention they need. Written in an easy-to-read checklist format, the book is filled with up-to-date research, practical advice, and helpful resources on a wide range of topics. The book covers five areas: basic information on autism, checklists for parents, checklists for teachers, effective support strategies, and helpful resources. Provides vital, accessible information for parents and teachers working with children in the autism spectrumContains a wealth of useful strategies, information, and resourcesA volume in the popular Jossey-Bass Checklist seriesOffers a comprehensive yet affordable resourceKluth is the bestselling author of You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students with Autism

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Utgivningsdatum2009-10-06
Mått147 x 224 x 18 mm
Vikt318 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieJ-B Ed: Checklist
Antal sidor256
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9780470434086

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Dr. Paula Kluth is a consultant, educator, and advocate whose specialties include supporting children with autism and other disabilities in inclusive classrooms. A former special education teacher, Kluth is the author of numerous books including You're Going to Love This Kid: Teaching Students with Autism in Inclusive Schools. For more information, go to www.PaulaKluth.com.John Shouse served as president of the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee and as vice chair of the national board of the Autism Society of America. He is the father of three children, including Evan, his thirteen-year-old son with autism.

Acknowledgments ix About the Authors xiIntroduction xiii1. Basic Information on Autism and Asperger Syndrome 1Introduction 21.1. What We Know About Autism 51.2. What Do We Mean by the Autism Spectrum? 71.3. Conditions Commonly Associated with Autism 91.4. Positive Traits Associated with Autism 101.5. Early Indicators of Autism 121.6. Autism Myths Versus Autism Facts 151.7. Tools Used in Autism Screening and Diagnosis 191.8. Social Differences 241.9. Communication Differences 271.10. Movement Differences 301.11. Sensory Differences and Sensitivity 331.12. Passions, Interests, and Rituals 362. Checklists for Parents 39Introduction 402.1. After Diagnosis 422.2. Sharing the News 442.3. Help for Families 462.4. What Those on the Spectrum Need at Home 482.5. Modifying the Home 512.6. Safety at Home 532.7. Safety in the Community 562.8. Adaptations at Family Events 592.9. Adaptations for Errands and Outings 612.10. Adaptations While Traveling 632.11. Helping Your Child Learn at Home 662.12. Advocating for Your Child 703. Checklists for Teachers 75Introduction 773.1. What to Do If You Think a Student Is on the Spectrum 793.2. Needs of Students with Autism 813.3. Helpful Habits of Mind for Teachers 833.4. Learning About Autism 863.5. Encouraging Self-Advocacy 893.6. Addressing Student Fascinations and Passions in the Classroom 913.7. Supporting Students Who Seek Perfection 943.8. Supporting Students Who Resist or Refuse to Do Work 963.9. Helping Students Cope with Anxiety 983.10. Building a Supportive Classroom Community 1003.11. Creating a Comfortable Classroom 1033.12. Giving Clear Directions in the Classroom 1103.13. Providing Structure in the Classroom 1123.14. Creating Lessons with Students with Autism in Mind 1153.15. Creating More Accessible Whole-Class Discussions and Lectures 1183.16. Creating Assessments Appropriate for Students with Autism 1203.17. Supports and Strategies for Literacy Lessons 1243.18. Supports and Strategies for Math Lessons 1293.19. Helping Students Manage Homework 1323.20. Making Within-School Transitions Easier for Students 1353.21. Making School-to-School Transitions Easier for Students 1373.22. Preventing Behavior Struggles in the Classroom 1393.23. Don’ts for Working with Students with Autism 1423.24. Helping Students with Autism Shine 1444. More Helpful Strategies for Home and School 147Introduction 1484.1. To Keep in Mind for Toddlers and Preschoolers 1504.2. To Keep in Mind for School-Age Children 1524.3. To Keep in Mind for Adolescents and Teenagers 1544.4. Possible Members of a Support Team 1584.5. Strategies for Encouraging and Facilitating Communication 1604.6. Strategies for Supporting Those Without Reliable Communication 1644.7. Strategies for Encouraging and Supporting Social Relationships 1684.8. Strategies for Building Social Skills 1714.9. Addressing Movement Differences 1734.10. Addressing Sensory Issues: Visual 1774.11. Addressing Sensory Issues: Tactile 1794.12. Addressing Sensory Issues: Auditory 1814.13. Addressing Sensory Issues: Olfactory 1834.14. Strategies for Teaching and Learning 1854.15. Promoting and Teaching Organization 1874.16. Helping Those on the Spectrum Cope with Change 1904.17. Addressing Challenging Behavior 1924.18. Strategies for Coping in Crisis 1945. Helpful Resources for Parents and Teachers 197Introduction 1985.1. Recommended Videos 2005.2. Recommended Books 2025.3. Recommended Web Sites 2105.4. Recommended Vendors 2205.5. Recommended Organizations 225References 229Index 231