Educating Children with Autism

My contact with autistic children and teenagers is primarily through research into social skills teaching. I have a assembled a small library of key texts and until I read this one, I found my library incomplete in one area - a review of intervention programmes. This book is simply superb is its coverage of the various principles that inform current interventions, its analysis of the outcomes of several commonly cited progrmmes, and the scope for future work.However, this book is not 'selling' any particular intervention and that may dismay some parents particularly. It is geared more towards informing professionals in the field about options, choices and consequences associated with interventions. And boy is it thorough!There is a huge amount to be gained from this book. I found reading it to be very stimulating but pleasurably slow, since every page has thought provoking observations.I would certainly recommend that anyone pursuing interventions not pass over this book, be they parent, teacher or health professional. I genuinely cannot see this book disappointing an interested party. Parents of children with Asperger Syndrome may feel a little let down however, given the lack of attention their special requirements. Other books, such as Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents, may be of help to them.

Yes, it's true. I've read this book three times since I first obtained it back in 2004. Autism was a serious weakness in my game at that point so I knew that I had to improve my knowledge base. I first heard about it from a superintendent with whom I interviewed who identified it as one of the publications in the field that everybody was reading. I definitely was not disappointed by what I found. Time and again it has strengthened me and assisted me in my work. It's a sound gospel upon which to draw--particularly in lieu of what can only be described as an autism craze that's sweeping the country. More and more physicians are diagnosing (over-diagnosing?) the disorder at present, and this tome is just the medicine that diagnostians need. It offers great statistics and research along with--in Chapter 16--solid suggestions for assisting the afflicted and their families.

This book is based on a report of research conducted by a committee of select members from the National Academies. While it does appear quite techincal, it provides a good resource for anyone attempting to put toghether a good educational program for their autistic child. It's a must have book for knowing what needs to, and can be, put into a child's IEP. If you are using an attorney or advocate to put together your child's IEP, make sure they have a copy of this book.

This book was a gift to my daughter for our grandson. We heard it was a must read for Educating children with Autism!

This book gives you great information

Although I do not necessarily agree with EVERYTHING that is written in this book, I do appreciate the way it was put together and the information shared.If you are dealing with your school district in providing services for your autistic child - you need to read this book to understand what they understand on services and intervention for autistic children. It was an invaluable resource for me. It will be for you too.

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This is a great, current book that provides a well-rounded amount of information about Autism in the schools.