Autism Spectrum Disorders

Comprehensive, practical help for implementing the best, most common and current evidence-based practices for working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders across the life span.

Clearly written and comprehensive, this text provides a theoretical, contemporary, practical approach to teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Through real-life examples the author addresses the communication and social relationship issues faced by individuals with ASD, presents educators with best practices and programs for increasing academic achievement, and guides readers in identifying, placing, and instructing students. The book introduces the strategies used to determine the cause of ASD, a step-by-step guide for assessment and progress monitoring, the use of evidence-based practices to educate these individuals as mandated by the laws, and a thorough examination of the major theoretical perspectives. The text also looks at families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, how to work collaboratively with all families, and how to build communities of practice.

Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText

This access code card provides access to the new Enhanced Pearson eText, a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

Embedded videos in each chapter illustrate key concepts and strategies. The videos include examples of described interventions, experts speaking on the topics addressed, individuals with ASD providing recommendations, and discussions from model developers about the focus of their approach.