Nature and Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Severe Disabilities

A Resource for Preparation Programs and Caregivers

Edited by Manina Urgolo Huckvale, Irene Van Riper

Publication date:

09 February 2016

Length of book:

208 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475820515

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

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

Collaboratively designed by faculty in Special Education and Communication Disorders and a program supervisor for the Asperger’s Skill Building Network, this book provides detailed curricular advice, incorporates effective research and experientially-based interventions to better serve individuals with autism spectrum disorders and concurrent severe disabilities (ASD/SD). Designed specifically for individuals with ASD/SD, this book is a must have for teachers, parents, faculty, and service providers, who want to quickly gain information about effective practices and needed curriculum rather than having to piece together research and approaches within the general special education and communication disorders literature.