ERIC Number: ED613667
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 125
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Life Journey through Autism: An Educator's Guide to ASD (Level 1 Supports)
Organization for Autism Research
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex group of disorders that present numerous challenges within the inclusive classroom setting. This book provides guidelines for meeting the level 1 support needs of the child with ASD in your class, from elementary to high school. Specifically, the guide contains information on: (1) Understanding common characteristics of ASD (Level 1 Supports) and how they affect children differently in the classroom; (2) Promoting positive social goals and educating peers to avoid bullying; (3) Collaborating with parents and the student's IEP team; and (4) Implementing strategies to better facilitate learning in the student with ASD (Level 1 Supports). [This guide is a revision and update of "Life Journey Through Autism: An Educator's Guide to Asperger Syndrome" (ED508621). This guide was produced with Danya International.]
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Inclusion, Student Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Peer Relationship, Bullying, Social Development, Parent School Relationship, Individualized Education Programs, Teamwork, Teaching Methods, Severity (of Disability), Students with Disabilities, Student Behavior, Teacher Role, Cooperative Planning, Behavior Modification, Transitional Programs, Perceptual Impairments, Assistive Technology, Self Advocacy, Asperger Syndrome
Organization for Autism Research. 2000 North 14th Street Suite 710, Arlington, VA 22201. Tel: 866-366-9710; Tel: 703-243-9710; Fax: 703-243-9751; e-mail: info@researchautism.org; Web site: http://www.researchautism.org
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
Authoring Institution: Organization for Autism Research
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