TY - BOOK AU - Heflin, L. Juane . AU - Alaimo, Donna Fiorino. TI - Students with autism spectrum disorders: effective instructional practices SN - 9780131181700 U1 - 616.8588206 HEF PY - 2007/// CY - New Jersey PB - Pearson KW - Autism spectrum disorders KW - Patients KW - Rehabilitation KW - Students KW - Mental health KW - Autistic children KW - Education KW - Education, Special KW - methods KW - Teaching KW - methods N1 - Includes index N2 - Broadened public awareness of autism and other associated spectrum disorders, combined with continuing research, means that more students than ever before are being identified with these disabilities. This book is an excellent resource for any teacher working with students who have ASD because it discusses how to identify and describe individuals with autism spectrum disorder, develop effective programs, create contexts for instruction, accommodate sensory issues, use applied behavior analytic instructional strategies and program for challenging behavior. Separate chapters are devoted to communication, socialization, academic skill acquisition and non-academic environments. Information on the use of technology is infused throughout the book and makes this an invaluable reference for educators. ER -