The Guilford practical intervention in the schools series
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction: what is high-functioning autism/Asperger syndrome? -- Areas of impairment -- Consultation and collaboration efforts -- Conducting a comprehensive assessment -- Improving academic skills -- Providing behavioral supports -- Enhancing social skills -- Using the individualized education program as a vehicle for problem-solving service delivery -- Collecting data, evaluating outcomes, and ensuring success.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Meeting a growing need for school-based practitioners, this book provides vital tools for improving the academic, behavioral, and social outcomes of students with high-functioning autism or Asperger syndrome (HFA/AS). Research-based best practices are presented for conducting meaningful assessments; collaborating with teachers, students, and parents to prevent school difficulties and problem solve when they occur; and developing effective individualized education programs (IEPs). In a large-size format with lay-flat binding to facilitate photocopying, the book features a wealth of practical prevention and intervention strategies, illustrated with concrete examples. Over a dozen reproducibles include interview forms and observation sheets.
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Title
High-functioning autism/Asperger syndrome in schools.
International Standard Book Number
9781606236703
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Autism spectrum disorders.
Autistic children-- Education-- United States.
Asperger-Syndrom.
Autism spectrum disorders.
Autismus.
Autistic children-- Education.
Barn med ADHD-- utbildning och undervisning.
Barn med autism.
éducation-- enfant autiste.
éducation-- enfant-- syndrome d'Asperger.
EDUCATION-- Special Education-- Learning Disabilities.