Incredible 5-Point Scale Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses

Dunn, Kari Buron; Curtis, Mitzi; Buron, Kari Dunn

ISBN 10: 1931282528 / ISBN 13: 9781931282529

Published by Aapc Inc, 2004

About this Item

This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. The cover has a large tear on the front but the pages are fine. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Incredible 5-Point Scale Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses
• Publisher: Aapc Inc
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931282528
• ISBN 13: 9781931282529
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

This must-have resource shows how the use of a simple 5-point scale can help students understand and control their emotional reactions to everyday events. This book shows how to break down a given behavior and, with the student s active participation, develop a scale that identifies the problem and suggests alternative, positive behaviors at each level of the scale.

About the Author

Kari Dunn Buron is an autism resource specialist in Minnesota. Kari has worked with students with autism spectrum disorders for over 20 years, has served as president of the Minnesota Autism Society, and works with the Minnesota Autism Network to bring training opportunities to teachers. Kari also developed the ASD certificate program at Hamline University and is the director of Camp Discovery, a summer camp for children with Asperger Syndrome. Kari recently received a fellowship that will allow her to travel throughout the world studying Asperger Syndrome to help determine the critical elements of an appropriate educational program.

Mitzi Beth Curtis is an autism resource specialist in Minnesota and serves as an adjunct instructor for Hamline University’s autism certificate program. She has worked in special education, supported employment, and residential programs for individuals with disabilities since 1978. Her youngest sister, Maria, sent her on this journey with her birth in 1963.