Autism Spectrum Disorders

Foundations, Characteristics, and Effective Strategies, Pearson eText with Loose-Leaf Version -- Access Card Package

E. Boutot (Autor)

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320 Seiten

2016 | 2nd edition
Pearson Education (US)
978-0-13-383369-0 (ISBN)

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For courses in Autism Spectrum Disorders Comprehensive coverage of characteristics and strategies for students on the autism spectrum, including real-world examples, and a strong focus on research-based practice. Written in an easy-to-follow format, Autism Spectrum Disorders focuses on evidence-based practices and approaches that have empirical bases for use. The book identifies current trends in research and practice and includes special Research, Diversity, and Trends and Issues boxes to clarify the concepts. Each chapter begins with real life scenarios depicting key information and concepts found in that chapter and include key terms, chapter objectives, end-of-chapter questions, and web resources to enhance learning and expand beyond the text. Significant changes to this edition include a chapter focusing on play, a chapter on motor development and a chapter on sexuality. Updates and changes to the functional academics, functional life skills, environmental supports, and transition chapters add currency and further clarification to those topics. Throughout, the book focuses on real world practice that promotes lifespan success and provides important background information, historical context, etiological underpinnings, and characteristics of ASD that may impact learning.

Dr. Amanda Boutot is a Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) and the Graduate Coordinator for Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis at Texas State University. Her publications include Autism Encyclopedia: The Complete Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as several book chapters and peer-reviewed publications.

Chapter 1 Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 2 Evidence-Based Practices for Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 3 Working with Families of Children with Autism
Chapter 4 Environmental Arrangement to Prevent Contextually Inappropriate Behavior
Chapter 5 Teaching Students with Autism Using the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Chapter 6 Teaching Students with Autism to Communicate
Chapter 7 Social Challenges of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 8 Daily Living Skills
Chapter 9 Effective Practices for Teaching Academic Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 10 Play-Focused Interventions for Young Children with Autism
Chapter 11 Assistive Technology for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 12 Motor Consideration for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 13 Sexuality Education for Students with ASD
Chapter 14 Transition to Postsecondary Environments for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Verlagsort	Upper Saddle River
Sprache	englisch
Maße	212 x 274 mm
Gewicht	584 g
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
ISBN-10	0-13-383369-0 / 0133833690
ISBN-13	978-0-13-383369-0 / 9780133833690
Zustand	Neuware