Successful inclusion for students with autism: creating a complete, effective ASD inclusion program

Successful Inclusion for Students with Autism helps special education teachers and other education professionals to establish, implement, and maintain a successful inclusion program for children in the autism spectrum. The book begins by outlining the overall program components that need to be in place to initiate and establish an effective inclusion program. It then guides readers step-by-step through the process of implementing and maintaining the program, giving specific information on a variety of topics such as key roles and responsibilities, ongoing program assessment, and evaluating student progress. De Boer also provides proven techniques for working with ASD students, and includes inthe book scores of helpful forms and checklists that facilitate implementation of the inclusion process and evaluation of students' progress within the inclusion program. CONTENTS Introduction PART I: BASIC INFORMATION ON AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND INCLUSION Ch. 1: Understanding the Unique Characteristics of Individuals with ASD Ch. 2: The Context of Inclusive Education for Students with ASD Ch. 3: Legal Guidelines for Appropriate Placement PART II: WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE CREATING AN INCLUSION PROGRAM Ch. 4: Deciding Upon Least Restrictive Environment Services and Placement for Students with ASD Ch. 5: Designingthe Appropriate Structure for an Inclusive Education Program Model Ch. 6: Roles and Responsibilities of Inclusive Education IEP Team Members PART III: ESTABLISHING THE INCLUSION PROGRAM Ch. 7: Initiating the Inclusion Process Ch. 8: Facilitating the Students Education within the General Education Classroom Ch.9: Behavior Management in the General Education Classroom Ch. 10: Facilitating Social and Communication Skills in the General Education Classroom PART IV: ONGOING PROGRAM MAINTENANCE AND EVALUATION Ch. 11: Evaluating the Inclusion Program and Student Progress Ch. 12: Facilitating Successful Transitions to a New Classroom Index

• ISBN: 978-0-470-23080-0
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 320
• Fecha Publicación: 09/04/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés