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Item Nr: B 97017 Title: Autism in the School-Aged Child: Expanding Behavioral Strategies and Promoting Success
Grade Lvl: T Author: Schmidt, Carol Heybryrne, Beth
Length: 174 Prod/Pub: Autism Family Press
Copyright: 2004 Series:
Book Type: N Biographee:
Copies: 1 Loan Period: 14 days
 
  Autism in the School-Aged Child is a practical book of strategies designed for both parents and educators. It brings the established principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to the natural settings of the classroom and the home. In this book you will find specific guidelines for the common struggles that affect high-functioning children with autism, such as: Improving attention Developing participation Enhancing socialization Managing negative behaviors Teaching frustration tolerance Addressing eating and sleep issues Developing useful interests Structuring the home environment Maximizing sibling interactions In addition, you will find instruction on the development and use of expanded behavioral intervention, including: Creating target behavior checklists Addressing discipline issues Implementing a token economy Reading comprehension strategies Coaching the teacher Developing independence *This easy-to-use instructional manual is filled with practical examples and reproducible checklists that provide immediate access to the tools to develop self-regulation and independence.

  Subjects:
  1902 - ARL
  1332 - AUTISM/ASD
  1987 - BEHAVIOR
  1492 - BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
  1941 - INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
  1944 - INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
  1422 - PARENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS
  1471 - SOCIAL SKILLS
  1024 - SPECIAL EDUCATION