Ziggurat Model (eBook)

This new edition of The Ziggurat Model has been updated and expanded with the latest research and the Underlying Characteristics Checklist for early intervention (UCC-EI) – backed by a comprehensive case study. The Ziggurat Model 2.0 is now even more fine-tuned for early intervention. It includes the following features, which are increasingly being adopted by school districts as essential tools in program planning and treatment: • Classic (CL), High-Functioning (HF), and Early Intervention (EI) Underlying Characteristics Checklist (UCC) (see below) • Individual Strengths and Skills Inventory (ISSI) • Updated Global Intervention Plan: Guide to Establishing Priorities, which incorporates person-centered planning. The Ziggurat Model is designed to address the needs of all individuals with autism spectrum disorders, but is written explicitly for those who are higher functioning.

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The Ziggurat Model, for individuals across the spectrum and across the lifespan, is now even more fine-tuned for early intervention. This book presents a process and framework for designing interventions for individuals of all ages with ASD while staying consistent with current special education trends, including response to intervention (RTI), evidence-based practices, and positive behavioral supports. The Ziggurat Model 2.0 is newly updated and expanded with the latest research and a new version of the Underlying Characteristics Checklist for Early Intervention (UCC-EI), in addition to UCC-HF and UCC-CL for individuals with higher functioning and classic autism, respectively. The Ziggurat Model 2.0 provides instructors with: * Core topics related to autism spectrum and related disabilities * Evidence-based materials and practical applications for school, home and community * Authors who are experts in the field of autism spectrum disorders. If you're teaching a college course or preparing for an in-house training, turn to The Ziggurat Model 2.0 to cover intervention strategies/comprehensive planning.