Developed for primary school teachers (grades K- 6), many of whom have never taught a special education student before, Autism in Your Classroom: A General Educator's Guide to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders provides critical information about Autism and the teaching methods and modifications that work best for these students.

The authors of Autism in Your Classroom: A General Educator's Guide to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders recognize that more and more children with Autism spectrum disorders are being educated in inclusive general education classrooms.

Part I
Provides a complete overview of the types, causes, characteristics and treatments of Autism spectrum disorders. Explains various secondary characteristics of Autism that create challenges for students; like sensory abnormalities, behavioral issues and limited social skills and peer interaction.

Part II
Focuses on the student in the classroom and covers a variety of strategies to manage learning and behavior. Part III Features two informative case studies with teachers, students and parents.

Table of Contents
Part 1:
What You Need to Know about Autism Spectrum Disorders

Chapter 1 What is Autism?
Chapter 2 More about Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 3 What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Chapter 4 The Impact of Autism on the Family
Chapter 5 What Treatments are Used for Children with Autism?

Part 2:
The Student in Your Classroom

Chapter 6 Educational Placements
Chapter 7 Getting Started
Chapter 8 Cognition and Motor Issues
Chapter 9 Language Issues
Chapter 10 Academics
Chapter 11 Social Skills
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Behaviors in the Classroom
Chapter 13 The Balancing Act
Chapter 14 Case Studies of Success and Failure Chapter 15 Myths and FAQs about Autism

Part 3
References and Resources

275 pages.