Successful inclusion for students with autism
Subtitle: creating a complete, effective ASD inclusion program
By: Sonja R. de Boer ; foreword by Richard Simpson.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2009
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
ISBN-13: 9780470230800
Subjects: Autistic children -- Education -- United States; Inclusive education -- United States
Description: Successful Inclusion for Students with Autism gives teachers in both special and general education as well as administrators the information they need to start and maintain an effective inclusion program for children with autism spectrum disorders. The book offers step-by-step guidance for creating successful inclusion programs and includes specific information on key topics such as educator roles and responsibilities, ongoing program assessment, and evaluating student progress. De Boer offers specific advice for designing an appropriate inclusive education program, outlines legal guidelines for placement, and provides valuable teaching tips on a wide variety of topics including behavior management, boosting social and communication skills, and more. The book also offers a wealth of helpful forms, checklists, and handouts that will assist with implementing the inclusion program and ensure that all involved--educators, administrators, parents, and students--have the information necessary to make the program successful. --Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.