Nature and Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Severe Disabilities (eBook, ePUB)

A Resource for Preparation Programs and Caregivers
Redaktion: Huckvale, Manina Urgolo; Riper, Irene van

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The book will focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Severe Disabilities (ASD/SD). Its purpose is to discuss the enhancement of the pedagogical skills of special education teachers who work specifically with students on the autism spectrum and have concurrent, significant intellectual disabilities. Due to the increase in diagnosis of autism, the editors recognize the need for teachers to have expertise working successfully with students on the spectrum. In the interest of pedagogical flexibility that the editors have explored options beyond, and in addition to, standard ABA guidelines. This book provides instructional strategies/methodologies for students on the low and high ends of the spectrum, as defined by the DSM, Fifth Edition, and with other concurrent severe disabilities

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Februar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781475820522
• Artikelnr.: 44845884

Autorenporträt

Manina Urgolo Huckvale, Ed.D., is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Special Education and Counseling at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. Her expertise is in teacher education, special education and transitions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, with teaching and administrative experience in urban, suburban and rural communities. Irene Van Riper, Ed.D. is Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Department of Special Education and Counseling at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. Dr. Van Riper, a former reading specialist and special education teacher in North Carolina, is an authority in Autism Spectrum Disorders and was instrumental in building the graduate program for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Severe Disabilities at William Paterson.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Introduction Chapter One: Nature and Needs Chapter Two: Curriculum
and Methodologies for Students with ASD/SD Chapter Three: Assessment for
Students with ASD/SD Chapter Four: Challenging Behaviors Chapter Five:
Language Development and ACC for Students with ASD/SD Chapter Six:
Facilitating Inclusive Opportunities in School and Community Chapter Seven:
Transition Programs and Practices for Students with ASD/SD