Educating Children and Youth with Autism

Autism spectrum disorders span a wide range of complex characteristics, developmental disabilities, behaviors, and related difficulties, from mild to severe. This diverse range, combined with the dramatic prevalence increase in autism-related disabilities, creates significant challenges for educators and related-service professionals faced with designing and implementing effective individualized educational programs.

The third edition of Educating Children and Youth with Autism is a comprehensive, educator-oriented guide that provides current and scientifically supported information, resources and methods related to understanding and supporting learners with ASD. The 14 chapters of this edited book are authored by internationally prominent educational professionals.

1. Understanding and Responding to the Needs of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
2. Assessment of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder
3. Evidence-based Instructional Practices and Autism Spectrum Disorder
4. Management of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
5. The Communicative Context of Autism
6. Social Skill and Social Interaction Supports and Intervention Methods
7. A Sensory Processing Approach to Supporting Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
8. Building the Scaffold for an Effective Inclusive Education Program Model for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
9. Transition Programing for Youth and Young Adults with ASD: Planning for Independence, College, and Career Readiness
10. Self-Determination and Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
11. Assistive and Instructional Technology for Individuals with Autism
12. Medical Treatments and Supports for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
13. Establishing Effective Partnership with Families
14. Issues in Quality of Life and Effective Intervention with Adults with ASD