Understanding children with autism spectrum disorders : educators partnering with families / Michelle R. Haney.
As prevalence rates and awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) increase, educators need to have a basic understanding of the disorders and how to teach affected children. In an accessible manner, Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educators Partnering with Families introduc...
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Table of Contents:
- Historical overview of autism and the role of the family
- Current understanding of autism spectrum disorder
- Biological issues and etiology of autism spectrum disorder
- Collaborating with and supporting families of children with ASD
- Identification and the diagnostic process
- Early intervention and transitioning to elementary school
- Interventions based on applied behavior analysis at school, home, and within the community
- Environmental supports
- The development of communication
- Social development in children with ASD
- Transitioning to adulthood: Promoting independence and self-determination.