Practical Ideas That Really Work for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Second Edition

Ideas for intervention strategies to promote student’s ability to learn and to function in social situations. Grooming, taking turns, making choices, listening, solving problems, responding appropriately to verbal instructions and other topics are included. Intended for students with autism spectrum disorders in preschool through grade 12. Two primary components: 1) Evaluation Form with a Rating Scale and 2) Practical Ideas Manual.

Evaluation Form: the Rating Scale portion of the evaluation form is a criterion-referenced measure for evaluating behaviors that impact student learning and social interactions. Package of 10 forms.

Manual: includes an “Ideas Matrix” of 40 ideas, many with reproducible matters, and all grounded in research and the collective experience of the many educators who advised us and shared information with us. Each idea is provided with specific supporting references. Softcover, 185 pages.

Five easy steps are also included for guidance:

• Collect Student Information
• Rate the Behaviors of the Student
• Choose the Ideas to Implement
• Read and Review the Practical Ideas that Have Been Selected
• Evaluation