Key Learning Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Blueprint for Life - Softcover

Whitman, Thomas L.

 
9781849058643: Key Learning Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Blueprint for Life
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1849058644 ISBN 13: 9781849058643
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011

Synopsis

Finding a way of simultaneously addressing the sensory, motor, emotional, communicative, cognitive and social needs of children on the autism spectrum can be a real challenge, and choosing from the vast array of options available is a daunting task. This book provides a blueprint for an educational intervention program that is evidence-based, comprehensive in scope and integrative in its approach. Grouping techniques into five categories for discussion, this book examines autism spectrum disorders within a developmental context, and shows that interventions with autistic individuals are not only possible, but can be really successful. Specific intervention strategies and program examples for developing competencies in areas such as joint attention, sensory integration, motor functioning, impulse control, memory, self-awareness, theory of mind and empathy, abstract thinking, problem-solving, social skills and community engagement, are presented. Techniques for dealing with specific behavior problems are also examined, including toileting delays, temper-tantrums, and eating and sleeping problems, amongst many others. This book will be essential reading for families, teachers, and other professionals working with children with autism.

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About the Author

Nicole DeWitt's educational background is in the area of psychology. She has a Masters Degree in psychology and behavior analysis from Western Michigan University. She is a board certified behavior analyst who has trained graduate and undergraduate college students in the principles and application of learning-based education programs for children with disabilities. She has served as a director of home-based services for children with autism and their families. In her current position at the Sonya Ansari Regional Center for Autism she is involved in developing and evaluating intervention and education programs for children with autism in family, school and other community settings.

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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1849058644
ISBN 13 
9781849058643
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
336