The Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS): Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Throughout the Day - Softcover

Henry, Shawn A.; Smith Myles, Brenda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1957984953 ISBN 13: 9781957984957

Publisher: Future Horizons, 2024

Synopsis

Transform the way your school engages with autistic children with this simple, yet powerful system!

Throughout this curriculum, the authors highlight evidence-based strategies that correspond to each area of the Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS).

This innovative approach helps teachers and educational teams plan and implement a student’s education across the school, including the individualized education program (IEP), and each curriculum relevant to the student. It takes your team through:

• The process of planning the goals/objectives to be targeted in each daily activity
• The  modifications and accommodations that are needed to support the student in each activity
• The   sensory supports needed to help the student stay focused
• The communication and social supports that create an environment for successful learning

In addition, the authors explain the types of data to collect for each area and note what reinforcers have been shown to be successful.

While this system was developed for use with individuals on the autism spectrum, it can easily become an essential tool for any student, regardless of their special needs.

This third edition has been updated to address current trends in special education instruction and research; with emphasis is placed on:

• Inclusion
• Successful practices that support learning for autistic students
• Evidence-based practices and case studies that apply the CAPS to post-secondary education

Through the CAPS, autistic individuals have access to meaningful instruction that will allow them to reach their full potential, through realistic and practical means.

  

About this title

About the Authors

Shawn A. Henry is executive director at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), where he concentrates on developing statewide change efforts in promoting advances in the training of professionals serving students with autism and providing supports for families. He was previously the program director of training and evaluation at the Kentucky Autism Training Center, University of Louisville (KATC), where he coordinated targeted professional development throughout the state. These experiences, as well as serving as an elementary special education teacher, primarily teaching students with autism, led Shawn to develop The Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS).

Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, formerly a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion, and two-time recipient of the Council for Exceptional Children Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award.

Edition details

• Publisher: Future Horizons
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1957984953
• ISBN 13: 9781957984957
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 360