Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Partnering with Families for Positive Outcomes

by Robin L. Labarbera

Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Partnering with Families for Positive Outcomes focuses on practical strategies for educating children with autism spectrum disorders in the classroom. Additional features describe how to partner with families in the implementation of many of the strategies, giving voice to parents, based on recent quantitative and qualitative research. Case studies developed from real interviews with parents and educators open each chapter, and the book focuses on what "works" and what "does not work" in their collaborative experiences.

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312 pages, Paperback

Published January 19, 2018

Reviews

[Jolene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read (skimmed) this for an online professional development course on Understanding Autism and ended up finding it more useful than I thought I would. The challenges associated with ASD are introduced in Chapter 1 but then reiterated again and again in connection to family life, school, social dynamics, and post-secondary planning so that while, yes, it was a little repetitive, you really get a solid feel for how these challenges interlock to make it difficult for a child with ASD to succeed without a supportive network of caregivers and professionals who understand that their challenging behavior isn't a choice and that they can learn like any other child. The book provides practical tips and best practices to help teachers create an effective learning environment for all children as well as support students with ASD to grow their social skills, communication, academic skills, and functional skills. Since one in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD, according to a CDC study back in 2010, it feels kind of messed up that general education teachers don't learn more about it unless they seek out the learning for themselves.