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Educating Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Erin E. Barton - Vanderbilt University, USA, Vanderbilt University, University of Colorado Denver, USA
  • Beth Harn - University of Oregon, Eugene, USA


February 2013 | 336 pages | Corwin
This book will guide practitioners, early interventionists, teachers, counselors, and psychologists in identifying and implementing effective strategies that address the unique characteristics of children with autism and their families. The authors describe current research on the etiology of autism and outline a range of effective assessment procedures. Key topics include:

- How to guide family participation and supports in developing goals and interventions

- Procedures for intervention planning and implementation in natural settings

- Methods for promoting generalization and maintenance of skills

- Strategies to promote collaboration and problem-solving approaches across multiple disciplines Approaches for evaluating evidence based practices

- Ways to foster awareness of recent developments related to evidence-based practices

 
Acknowledgments
 
About the Authors
 
1. Classification of Autism in Young Children
 
2. Early Detection and Medical Classification
 
3. Educational Eligibility
 
4. Writing Effective Educational Goals
 
5. Essential Components of Educational Programs
 
6. Designing and Evaluating Instruction Based on Student Skills and Responses
 
7. Evidence-Based Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Skill Acquisition and Fluency
 
8. Evidence-based Strategies for Maintenance, Generalization, and Self-management
 
9. Evidence-based Practices for Communication Skill Acquisition
 
10. Evidence-based Practices for Social Skill Acquisition
 
11. Designing Instruction and Supports to Prevent and Decrease Problem Behavior
 
12. Maximizing Implementation of Evidence-Based Strategies in the Classroom
 
Master List of Acronyms
 
NASP References
 
Index

“The authors cover a wealth of information from methods for identifying the disorders to strategies for ameliorating learning and behavior problems associated with autism spectrum disorders. They focus on the importance of working with parents/guardians and caregivers to meet the needs of the children in their care. Recommended.”

Joyce Williams Bergin, Assistant Dean of the College of Education
Armstrong Atlantic State University, GA

“Because the text offers so many practical tools, it will provide a distinctive contribution to education. I strongly believe ALL classroom teachers will benefit from the author’s perspective and the usefulness of the materials in the book.”

Carol Aymar, Teacher
Francis W. Parker School, Chicago, IL

"This book is a great tool for those who are new to the field and for parents looking for more information on a variety of topics. The book stays focused on those receiving treatment and best practices. The visual aids help illustrate and demonstrate ideas. The authors do a very thorough job in describing implantation techniques and tools for a variety of treatment options, making this book a great tool for parents and providers."

Katherine (DeHart) Boone, Case Manager
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Association of Harris County, TX

"This book provides educators with all the basics needed to educate a child with autism."

Midwest Book Review, October 2012

I was looking for a book that provided more details about how to implement specific ASD interventions. This is a good book but the intervention information is more general.

Dr Miriam Boesch
Educational Psychology, University of North Texas
January 18, 2013

Erin E. Barton

Erin E. Barton, PhD, BCBA-D, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver. She teaches courses in Early Childhood Special Education on evidence-based assessment and intervention practices for young children with special needs and their families. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked with children and families in school, home, and clinic settings. Prior to her current position, she was a special education teacher for the Chicago Public Schools where she taught young children with autism. Dr. Barton specializes in the education of young children with... More About Author

Beth A. Harn

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