Teaching Students with Autism and Asperger's Syndrom in the Inclusive Classroom

by Paula Kluth

Overview

Students with autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) require specialized teaching strategies in order to be successful in the inclusive classroom. This guide, by Paula Kluth, provides educators with classroom-tested, easy-to-follow strategies for helping students with autism succeed in K-12 inclusive classrooms. It is a valuable quick-reference tool for teachers, support staff and all those working with students with autism and students on the autism spectrum, including those with Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and Rett syndrome. It defines important terms and offers practical advice on topics such as creating a comfortable classroom, building a supportive classroom community, and creating lesson plans with students with autism/ASD in mind. Teachers will learn tips for how to overcome obstacles commonly faced when working with students with autism and Asperger's syndrome. Easy-to-follow suggestions for helping students with autism/ASD prosper and thrive emotionally and shine socially are also provided. In addition to being a valuable classroom resource for teachers, aides and support professionals, this concise yet comprehensive guide is also a perfect tool for pre-service or in-service professional development. Parents will also benefit from the strategies outlined in the guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934032985
Publisher:	National Professional Resources, Inc.
Publication date:	01/29/2009
Pages:	6
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.50(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Paula Kluth, EdD, is a consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. She is a former special educator who has served as a classroom teacher and inclusion facilitator. Her professional interests include differentiating instruction and inclusive schooling. She is the author or co-author of twelve books and of the laminated reference guides, “Teaching Students with Autism & Asperger's Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom;” “Literacy Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms” (co-written with Kelly Chandler-Olcott), and “Inclusive PreK and Kindergarten (co-written with Jaclyn Beljung). She directed the documentary film, “We Thought You'd Never Ask: Voices of People with Autism.”