Successful Inclusion for Students with Autism: Creating a Complete, Effective ASD Inclusion Program - Softcover

De Boer, Sonja R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470230800 ISBN 13: 9780470230800

Publisher: Jossey Bass, 2009

Synopsis

This indispensable guide––based on a proven model that′s being adopted in schools in the U.S. and abroad––helps educators to establish and maintain a successful inclusion program for children in the autism spectrum. Autism specialist Sonja de Boer guides readers step by step through the process, offering specific information on topics such as key roles and responsibilities, teaching and behavior intervention strategies, ongoing program assessment, and evaluating student progress. The book includes helpful forms and checklists that facilitate implementation of the inclusion process and the evaluation of students′ progress within the program.

Sonja R. de Boer, PhD, BCBA (Seattle, WA), is a behavior analyst and educational consultant for early intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorders.

About this title

About the Author

Sonja R. de Boer, Ph.D., B.C.B.A., is a behavior analyst and educational consultant for early intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorders. She trains educators and parents to provide intervention and oversees the implementation of education and inclusion programs within schools. Sonja de Boer presents regularly at national conferences and provides trainings at schools across the nation.

From the Back Cover

Successful Inclusion for Students with Autism gives teachers in both special and general education as well as administrators the information they need to start and maintain an effective inclusion program for children with autism spectrum disorders. The book offers step–by–step guidance for creating successful inclusion programs and includes specific information on key topics such as educator roles and responsibilities, ongoing program assessment, and evaluating student progress. De Boer offers specific advice for designing an appropriate inclusive education program, outlines legal guidelines for placement, and provides valuable teaching tips on a wide variety of topics including behavior management, boosting social and communication skills, and more.

The book also offers a wealth of helpful forms, checklists, and handouts that will assist with implementing the inclusion program and ensure that all involved educators, administrators, parents, and students have the information necessary to make the program successful.

Praise for Successful Inclusion for Students with Autism

"Successfully including children with autism in general education isn′t an accident. Teachers, practitioners, and parents will find practical solutions and important guidelines in this book for making inclusion successful. Dr. de Boer′s passion for inclusion of children with ASD is felt throughout the pages of this book."
Lynn Koegel, Ph.D., CCC–SLP, clinical director,Koegel Autism Center, University of California,Santa Barbara

"Finally, a book that offers the potential to make inclusion successful for students with autism. This book not only looks at the unique characteristics of ASD, but highlights and addresses the social and behavioral demands of the general education setting for students with autism."
Katie Cook, Ph.D., early childhood autism specialist, Harmony Early Childhood Center, Olathe, KS

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey Bass
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470230800
• ISBN 13: 9780470230800
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320