Practical strategies for supporting young learners with autism spectrum disorder
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is growing tremendously in early childhood classrooms. To support students with ASD, educators can draw on strategies that incorporate best practices as well as recognize individual strengths and needs. Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learne...
| Main Authors: | Shelton, Tricia H. (Author), Jalongo, Mary Renck (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Lewisville, NC :
Gryphon House, Inc.,
[2016]
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| Summary: |
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is growing tremendously in early childhood classrooms. To support students with ASD, educators can draw on strategies that incorporate best practices as well as recognize individual strengths and needs. Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder showcases the diverse capabilities of students with ASD and prepares early childhood educators to work effectively with students ages 3-5 with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). Descriptive examples and interactive activities guide teachers to understand how these disorders affect student progress and how educators can tap into student potential. Each chapter offers several strategies to address specific academic, social, and behavioral needs common to many young children with ASD. The strategies are easy to follow and accompanied by teacher tips, sample resources, and relevant student goals. |
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| Physical Description: |
171 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-166) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780876596531 0876596537 |
| Author Notes: |
Tricia Shelton, EdD, is a teacher educator at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She holds a master's degree in education and doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction. Dr. Shelton has volunteered as an autism consultant with several community organizations in Pennsylvania and was a 2014 finalist for the Pennsylvania Autism Connection Temple Grandin Award. Mary Renck Jalongo, PhD, is an internationally respected educator, author, presenter, editor, and consultant. She is a professor of education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she coordinates the doctoral program in curriculum and instruction. She is the author of more than 25 books and is the editor-in-chief of Early Childhood Education Journal. |