| View Larger Image | Autism in Your Classroom: A General Educator's Guide to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Topics in Autism) | Paperbackby Deborah Fein (Ph.D.) (Author), Michelle A. Dunn (Ph.D.) (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Woodbine House | | Edition: | 1stst Edition | | Page Count: | 275 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 31, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 160,361th |
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(2007 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award: Finalist, Education)Children with autism spectrum disorders are increasingly being educated in inclusive general education classrooms. For optimal results, teachers need to know as much as possible about autism and the teaching methods and modifications that work best for these students. This is a huge undertaking for time-crunched general education teachers, many of whom may never have had a student with autism before. Now teachers can turn to Autism in Your Classroom for the information and guidance they need. Written by two neuropsychologists with extensive clinical and classroom experience, this new book is a concise, easy-to-read guide developed for primary school teachers (grades K- 6). Part I provides a complete overview of the types, causes, characteristics, and treatments of autism spectrum disorders. It also explains various secondary characteristics of autism that create challenges for students, such as sensory abnormalities, behavioral issues, and limited social skills and peer interaction. Part II focuses on the student in the classroom: It covers a variety of strategies to manage learning & behavior, such as: Modifying classwork & homework; Helping with language difficulties: Using visual strategies; Keeping students focused & organized; Teaching reading & math; Using positive reinforcement & rewards; Handling challenging behavior; Explaining autism to other students; Teaching social skills in the classroom; Balancing the needs of typical and special students. Part III features two useful case studies. Both stem from the authors' hands-on work and consultation with teachers, students, and parents. The book concludes with an appendix of frequently asked questions about children with autism asked by educators. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 2 reviews)
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Good intro guide for general educators by C. Hernandez (Los Angeles, CA)  4 Stars
November 13, 2009
This book is a great introduction into what a student with autism will mean in your general education class. If you are unfamiliar with the needs of students with high functioning autism, this will be a great fit.
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For any educator who would hope to understand and properly handle Autistic students' special needs by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)  5 Stars
May 06, 2008
There are more children with autism in schools than ever before in the history of American public education. "Autism in Your Classroom" gives educators the practical information and guidance they need to support these children with ASDs, or Autism Spectrum Disorders. "Autism in your Classroom" is a much-needed resource that gives teachers the understanding of the types, causes, characteristics, and treatments of these ASDs. Deftly written by Deborah Fein, Ph. D., a clinical and research neuropsychologist with 35 years of experience and serves as Professor of Psychology at the University of Connecticut; and fellow Ph. D Michelle A. Dunn, an Associate professor of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine with 25 years of experience. The combined expertise of the two make "Autism in Your Classroom" invaluable to any educator who would hope to understand and properly handle Autistic students' special needs. Also very highly recommended from Woodbine house is "Autism 24/7: A Family Guide To Learning At Home And In The Community" (9781890627539, $19.95) by autism specialist Andy Bondy and speech/language pathologist Lori A. Frost.
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