Footsteps Toward the Future: Implementing a Real-World Curriculum for Students with Developmental Disabilities (Prism) (DADD Prism)

The ninth volume of the CEC Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities Prism series, Footsteps Toward the Future provides an overview of and strategies when implementing a real-world curriculum for students with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental disabilities. Real-world curricula incorporate instruction in skills that support students in living independently and functioning successfully in an inclusive society: living, working, and having fun. Chapters in the book delve into the components of such intrusion, discuss how to incorporate real-world skill training within academic settings, and explore effective community-based instruction and collaboration. Full of strategies, tools, and advice, Footsteps Toward the Future is both a valuable resource on real-world curricula and a must-have addition to every educator s instructional planning toolkit.