Success Strategies for Teaching Kids With Autism

<p>Although an abundance of research exists on working with students with autism, teachers need the practical strategies in <i>Success Strategies for Teaching Kids With Autism</i> to build successful programs and services for kids with autism.<br><br>The authors, seasoned classroom teachers and consultants for a large public school autism support program, look at ways teachers can apply best practices for teaching special needs students. They offer field-tested ideas for teachers to implement, covering topics such as managing difficult behaviors, teaching social skills, addressing communication difficulties, creating schedules, and organizing the classroom.<br><br>The book includes a detailed section on using applied behavior analysis, providing practical examples for teachers to employ in their own classrooms in order to modify student behaviors and increase learning. Including teacher-friendly overviews of the educational needs of students with autism and ideal teaching methods, the book also provides reproducible materials and photographs that show the strategies in action.</p> Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 What Is Autism? Chapter 2 What Makes a Successful Education Program for Children With a Diagnosis of ASD? Chapter 3 What Is ABA? Chapter 4 How Can ABA Principles Be Implemented in Education Programs? Chapter 5 Creating an Evidence-Based Classroom Chapter 6 Strategies for Addressing the Major Characteristics of ASD in the Classroom Chapter 7 Putting It All Together Conclusion References About the Authors