Educating Children with Autism

Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism,
National Research Council

 

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This book is a MUST HAVE resource for those who plan programs for students with autism.

Autism is a word most of us are familiar with. But do we really know what it means? This book looks at the substantial body of research about autism spectrum disorders that has been amassed. The findings have been analyzed and integrated to provide a new picture of the educational needs of these students.

Educating Children with Autism:

 

  • Outlines an interdisciplinary approach to education for children with autism
  • Explores what makes education effective for the child with autism and identifies specific characteristics of programs that work
  • Offers recommendations for choosing educational content and strategies
  • Presents valuable information for parents, administrators, advocates, researchers, and policy makers

 

This book examines some fundamental issues, including:

 

  • How children's specific diagnoses should affect educational assessment and planning
  • How we can support the families of children with autism
  • Features of effective instructional and comprehensive programs and strategies
  • How we can better prepare teachers, school staffs, professionals, and parents to educate children with autism
  • What policies at the federal, state, and local levels will best ensure appropriate education, examining strategies and resources needed to address the rights of children with autism to appropriate education?

 


Educating Children with Autism

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