Nicholas D. Young, Kristen Bonanno-Sotiropoulos, Melissa A. Mumby

Embracing and Educating the Autistic Child (eBook, ePUB)

Valuing Those Who Color Outside the Lines

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

With the continued rise in the diagnosis of autism for school-aged students, particularly in the United States, the need for tailoring our instructional practices and programs for this population is at a pivotal point. Embracing and Educating the Autistic Child: Valuing Those Who Color Outside the Lines, takes a look at the extensive research pertaining to the unique learning needs and characteristics of the autistic student. The authors provide valuable insights into how educators, school leaders, parents, community members and college professors can turn the tide to academic success for this population of students.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. November 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781475846904
• Artikelnr.: 56800031

Autorenporträt

Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD has worked in diverse educational roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, principal, counselor, special education director, graduate professor, graduate program director, graduate dean, and longtime superintendent of schools. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Young holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in educational psychology. Dr. Young has written extensively in the fields of education, counseling, and psychology.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgement
1. Understanding the Autistic Mind: Prominent Characteristics Under Review
2. Protecting and Serving Autistic Students: Understanding State and
Federal Policies
3. Creating the Foundation for Success in Students with Autism: From
Assessment to Educational Goals
4. Developing Effective Educational Programs for Autistic Students:
Challenges and Solutions
5. Helping Autistic Students Find Success in the Classroom: Promising
Practices
6. Applied Behavior Analysis and Classroom Interventions: Effective
Strategies to Improve Student Performance
7. Promoting Successful Peer Interactions and Self-Awareness: Understanding
and Fostering Pro-Social Skills
8. Effective Collaboration with Related Service Providers: The Importance
of Teamwork
9. Working with Families of Autistic Students: Understanding and Coping
with the Stressors
10. Transition Planning for Autistic Students: Preparing for Post-Secondary
and Workforce Transitions
About the Authors