Engaging and reader-friendly, this text presents the vital material required by special educators to plan and implement effective programs that meet the needs of students with autism, specifically those who also have intellectual disabilities (ID). You'll find detailed information about evidence-based practices in the field of autism, beginning with an overview that discusses etiology, characteristics, diagnosis, and program considerations, followed by in-depth coverage of evidence-based teaching practices in a step-by-step format. The authors' optimistic viewpoint is grounded in the premise that applied behavior analytical interventions, if well planned and accurately implemented, will increase the potential for each student's independent functioning in integrated settings. Cover Brief Contents Contents Preface Acknowledgments Dedication Chapter 1: Overview of Autism 1-1 History of Autism 1-2 Nature of Autism 1-3 Characteristics 1-4 Diagnoses and Definitions 1-5 Diagnostic Instruments 1-6 Program Considerations 1-7 Family Issues Summary Key Points References Chapter 2: Basic Behavioral Principles and Strategies 2-1 Applied Behavior Analysis 2-2 The Three-Term Contingency 2-3 Implementing ABA Techniques Summary Key Points References Chapter 3: Reducing Challenging Behavior 3-1 Assessing Challenging Behavior 3-2 Challenging Behavior Interventions 3-3 Case Study Examples in Reducing Challenging Behavior Summary Key Points References Chapter 4: Deciding What to Teach: Curriculum Development 4-1 Curricular Areas 4-2 Curricular Considerations 4-3 A Curriculum-Development Procedure 4-4 Curricular Refinement 4-5 Curricular Format Summary Key Points References Chapter 5: Teaching: General Strategies 5-1 Structure and Teaching 5-2 Structuring through Lesson Presentation 5-3 Structuring with Physical Organization 5-4 Structuring through Routines and Schedules 5-5 Structuring through Materials 5-6 Plans and Reports Summary Key Points References Chapter 6: Teaching Communication Skills 6-1 Defining Language and Communication 6-2 Language Difficulties in Autism 6-3 Assessing Language and Communication 6-4 Language and Communication Training Summary Key Points References Chapter 7: Remediating Deficits in Socialization 7-1 Socialization Characteristics and Implications 7-2 Social Competence versus Social Skills 7-3 Assessment Strategies for Determining Socialization Curriculum 7-4 Interventions for Increasing Social Skills and Social Competence 7-5 Facilitating Generalization of Social Skills Summary Key Points References Chapter 8: Remediating Deficits in Life Skills 8-1 Assessment of Self-Help, Leisure, and Vocational Skills 8-2 Self-Help Skills 8-3 Play, Leisure, and Recreation Skills 8-4 Vocational Skills Summary Key Points References Chapter 9: Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Autism 9-1 Definition of Evidence-Based Practices 9-2 How to Determine EBPs 9-3 Developing and Evaluating Effective Educational Programs 9-4 Why Education Programs for Students with Autism Can Fail Summary Key Points References Glossary Index
