Teaching Adolescents with Autism: Practical Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom

by Walter Kaweski

Overview

Award-winning educator Walter Kaweski offers secondary teachers practical strategies and heartfelt insights based on his extensive experience as an autism specialist, inclusion coordinator, and father of a son with Asperger syndrome. Students with special needs often require extra support as they adjust to middle and high school and the changes that accompany adolescence. Without support, this time can be overwhelming. Teaching Adolescents with Autism offers hundreds of valuable ideas to help teachers:

• Understand the causes and manifestations of autism
• Solve adolescent behavior challenges
• Support students with diverse needs
• Implement academic and behavioral interventions
• Help students adjust to social situations
• Understand special education policy

Each chapter offers numerous personal stories that illustrate and reinforce strategies in a tangible way. Important concepts are augmented with bulleted lists, tables, figures, photographs, and cartoons drawn by a student with autism. This unique book takes the mystery out of teaching adolescents with autism and inspires teachers to appreciate the individuality of each student.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781628737608
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	03/04/2014
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Walt Kaweski is a teacher, autism specialist, and inclusion coordinator in the San Juan Unified School District of suburban Sacramento, California. Kaweski was awarded the 2007 Teacher of the Year Award by his school district for his work developing a successful inclusion program for students with autism. In partnership with Sacramento State University, he trains teacher candidates pursuing the special education credential. He has presented at local, state, and national conferences on topics concerning inclusion support and friendship development for students with autism.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Acknowledgements About the Author Introduction
1. Understanding Autism
2. Understanding Inclusive Education
3. Promoting Positive Behavior
4. Communication
5. Friendship and Belonging
6. Understanding Support: Successful Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learning Needs
7. Classroom Instruction: Effective Strategies for Whole Group Instruction
8. Organization Resources Special Education Support Resources Inclusion Support Resource Behavior Support Resources Instructional Assistant Support Guide References Index