The Classroom and Communication Skills Program: Practical Strategies for Educating Young Children With Autism Spectrum and Other Developmental Disabilities in the Public School Setting

by Megan Ahlers, Colleen Hannigan Zillich

Educators looking for effective ways to help young children who are non- or limited-verbal and not table-ready will find this the solution to their search. The CCSP considers a combination of factors for verbal language in the development of programs for individual children, including verbal language, cognition, auditory function, oral-motor skills, receptive language and expressive language. The model emphasizes the importance of creating a fluid transition between a child s natural environments, such as home and school, in order to increase the chances of generalizing skills. While not specific to a particular disability, the program is a very helpful resource for educators working with children on the spectrum who have language deficits.

109 pages, Paperback

First published November 18, 2008