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Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require specialised instruction and behaviour support to teach them critical skills and establish a meaningful quality of life. However, these objectives can only be achieved if professional and paraprofessional service providers have access to the most effective evidence-based and empirically supported methods for teaching children with autism. Similarly, practitioners must know about effective intervention methods that can be implemented to reduce and eliminate problem behaviours frequently displayed by people who have ASD.
This guide is an indispensable asset, appropriate for any behavioural specialist, on all aspects of this increasingly prevalent disorder. Teaching and Behaviour Support for Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder brings together contributed chapters on assessment, instruction, and behavioural intervention procedures unique to the autism population.
Each chapter covers a single topic according to a uniform format, which will ease comprehension and facilitate procedural adaptation in "real world" settings such as school, home, and the community. Usable advice and methods for teaching difficult skills, such as self-care, verbal language, and communication, are provided. Authored by recognised experts, the concise and readable chapters also feature forms, illustrations, summary tables, and resource lists to further guide practitioners in selecting "best practice" methods.
Taking into account specific settings, different age groups, and practitioner experience, this book will serve as a resource for educators, psychologists, and behaviour specialists in the field of autism education and treatment, and as an educational tool for those enrolled in university classes training to become practitioners.
Features:
List of Contributors
I How to Conduct Assessment
II How to Teach Skills
Index
