Autism Spectrum Disorders: Effective Instructional Practices gives teachers in special and general education
practical information for working with students who have Autism Spectrum Disorders. The text is logically sequenced
so that teachers can implement information in the classrooms one chapter at a time. After acquiring an understanding
of basic strategies that can compensate for students' neurological differences, the teacher will systematically
work through the chapters to create an effective instructional environment for students on the spectrum and gain
valuable insight regarding strategies that can enhance the learning success of students with varying abilities.
Features
Straight-forward and focused-Anyone who wants to acquire a basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders
can do so by reading this one book.
Discussion Questions and Activities-Each chapter has a set of discussion questions and activities that reinforce
main concepts and help the learner link information across the text; many of the activities require personal reflection,
stimulating a more personal understanding students with Autism Spectrum Disorders; the questions and activities
facilitate the acquisition and synthesis of the information.
Information on educational application of technology infused throughout the book-Students functioning at both
the high and low ends of the autism spectrum benefit from the addition of technology to their instructional environments;
the material in the book reflects the NCATE standards related to application of technology in educational environments.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Identifying and Describing Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Chapter 2. Historical Perspective and Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 3. Collaborating to Develop Effective Programs
Chapter 4. Creating Contexts for Instruction
Chapter 5. Accomodating Sensory Issues
Chapter 6. Using Applied Behavior Analytic Instruction
Chapter 7. Programming for Challenging Behavior
Chapter 8. Encouraging Communication and Verbal Behavior
Chapter 9. Enhancing Socialization and Social Competence
Chapter 10. Promoting Academic Skill Acquisition
Chapter 11. Organizing Instructional Opportunities in Non-Academic Environments
