LEARNERS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM [Paperback]

This third edition is a foundational text that has been updated and expanded to prepare educators, therapists, and other care providers with vital knowledge and practical skills to support diverse learners on the autism spectrum.

List of Contributors  Acknowledgements  Introduction  I. Foundations of Understanding and Support  1. Re-presenting Autism and Evidence-Based Practice: Tenets of Competent, Humanistic and Meaningful Support  2. Autism Spectrum: An Overview  3. BrainBehavior Connections in Autism  4. Sensory Processing: Identifying Patterns and Designing Support Strategies  5. Getting a Good Start: Effective Practices in Early Intervention  6. Creating Inclusive Environments for Autistic Learners: Universal Design for Learning  7. Structured Teaching and Environmental Supports  8. Teaching a Different Way of Behaving: Positive Behavior Supports  9. Personal Perspectives and Autistic Authority  10. Finding Our Way: Experiences of an African American Parent and her Autistic Son  II. Guiding Learning, Development and Socialization  11. Social Communication and Language Development in Autistic Leaners  12. An In-Depth Discussion of Emotion Regulation and Autism  13. Using Interactive Multi-Media Technology to Teach about Emotions  14. Harnessing the Power of Special Interest Areas at Home and School  15. Play, Friendships and Autism: Co-creating a Culture of Inclusion with Peers  16. Social Cognition as a Lens for Understanding, Supporting and Teaching Autistic Learners  17. Transitioning to Adulthood for Secondary Students on the Autism Spectrum&nblC%