Students with Autism: Characteristics and Instruction Programming - Softcover

Scott, Jack

 
9781565936300: Students with Autism: Characteristics and Instruction Programming
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1565936302 ISBN 13: 9781565936300
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1999

Synopsis

This comprehensive book examines the complicated and often controversial issues relating to instructional programming for students with autism, with particular sensitivity to the wide range and varying effects of the cognitive, behavioral, social, and academic abilities of these students. A comprehensive overview of program development and service delivery models is presented.

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Review

Preface. Acknowledgments. T HE NATURE OF AUTISM. 1. Characteristics of the Spectrum. 2. A Brief History of Autism. 3. Medical Aspects and Etiology of Autism. 4. Theory and Controversy. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. 5. Promoting Behavioral Competence. 6. Communication: Meaning and Competence. 7. Social Skills and Social Competence. 8. An Educational Model for Teaching Students with Autism. PRESENT AND FUTURE CONTEXTS. 9. Parents and Families. 10. Offering a True Continuum of Services. 11. Putting It All Together. Index.

Synopsis

This text on students with autism covers medical issues, research and controversy, assessment, parent involvement, IEP development and programme organization from preschool to secondary level. Included are a test bank and overhead masters for instructors and review questions for students.

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Publisher
Cengage Learning
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1565936302
ISBN 13 
9781565936300
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
448