"SAGE reference." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Part I. Learning needs and educational responses. Difference versus disability : implications of characterisation of autism for education and support / Damian Milton -- Particular learning needs of individuals on the autism spectrum / Rita Jordan -- The history of autism education / Adam Feinstein -- Educational structures : an international perspective / Rita Jordan -- Systems and politics of provision ? Suzanne Carrington and Beth Saggers -- Professional development for those working in education with students on the autism spectrum / Glenys Jones -- Analysis of what makes a successful professional in autism/ Hilde De Clercq -- What makes a good professional in autism? A parent's perspective / Maureen Bennie -- What makes a successful professional in autism? School education, a lived experience / Yenn (Jeanette) Purkis -- Part II. Early intervention, education in core domains and family support. Early intervention / Jacqueline M. Roberts and Kate Simpson -- Approaches to early intervention for children with autism and their families / Laura J. Hall and Samuel L. Odom -- Building on early foundations into school : fostering socialization in meaningful socio-cultural contexts / Lakshmi Balasubramanian, Alexander Mario Blum, and Pamela Wolfberg -- Building on early foundations into school : communication and language / Greg Pasco -- Thinking and learning / Heather MacKenzie -- Focus on families / Michaela DuBay, Sallie Nowell and Linda R. Watson -- Transitions in the early years / Connie Wong ---- Part III. School-based and academic education : access and support. Curriculum balance : access to academic learning and the therapeutic curriculum / Whitney Griffin, Kara Hume and Ann M. Sam -- Learning supports for students on the autism spectrum / Ann M. Sam and Kara Hume -- Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and skills for living / Nancy Bagatell -- Fostering peer relationships and shared learning for student with autism spectrum disorders / Heartley B. Huber and Erik W. Carter -- Developing an adaptive behavior curriculum across the age and ability range / Michele Lee, Kathryn Schweers and Rachel Loftin -- Language and literacy / Christi Carnahan and Pamela Williamson -- Accessing a broad and relevant curriculum / Emily C. Bouck and Jordan Shurr -- A curriculum to support student with autism and special talents and abilities / Trevor Clark -- A curriculum for the dual disability of autism and severe intellectual disability / Prithvi Perepa -- Part IV. Collaborative working in education. Autism, health and education : models and systems for working together / Tamara May, Charmaine Bernie, Suzy Marty, Rebecca Sutherland, Jacqueline M. Roberts and Katrina Williams -- Autism health and education : professional roles and challenges / Charmaine Bernie, Rebeca Sutherland, Katrina Williams, Suzy Marty, Tamara May, and Jacqueline M. Roberts -- Fostering collaborative family-school relationships to support students on the autism spectrum / Rozanna Lilley -- Building capacity in education systems / Jacqueline M. Roberts -- Educator involvement in research and evaluation / Jessica Suhrheinrich, Sasha Zeedyk, Sarah Vejnoska, and Aubyn Stahmer -- Evidence-based practices with apps directed at core autism / Gerardo Herrera and Patricia Perez-Fuster -- Information and communication technologies as educational supports / Susan Hedges and Sue Fletcher-Watson -- Part V. Education for life and barriers to education. Supporting students in postsecondary education / Elizabeth Evans Getzel, Seb M. Prohn and Staci Carr -- Anxiety and mental health : implications for education / Tony Atwood -- Behavioural issues and supports / Andrew A. McDonnell, Michael McCreadie and Paul Dickinson -- Bullying issues for students on the autism spectrum and their families / Verity Bottroff, Barbara Spears and Phillip Slee -- Overcoming barriers to educational opportunities post-school / Andrea MacLeod -- Autism and comorbidities : autism plus, implications for diagnosis, prognosis and interventions / Christopher Gillberg -- Practical effects of co-morbidities and the concept of neurodiversity / Rita Jordan -- Sexual development and gender identity in autism / Wenn Lawson -- Cultural issues in education for those with autism / Jorge Benavides-Rawson and Roy Richard Grinker -- Supportive environments for best autism practice / Jim Taylor -- Part VI. Data collection in education and measurement of progress. Setting and evaluating goals in education / Kobe Vanroy and Peter Vermeulen -- Feedback from family members on outcomes and experiences of education for individuals on the autism spectrum / Maureen Bennie -- Measuring success from school stakeholders' perspectives / Jordan McNeill and Elizabeth O'Toole -- Feedback from individuals on the autism spectrum about the experience and outcome of education / Emma Goodall -- Measuring quality in educational programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Suzanne Kucharczyk and Peggy Schaefer Whitby -- Data collection in education and measurement of progress / Lisa Ruble, Wing Hang Wong and John McGrew -- research in autism education : current issues and future directions / Brian A. Boyd, Jessica R. Dykstra Steinbrenner, Stephanie S. Reszka and Abigail Carroll -- Community education and Future developments / Karen Guldberg -- Crystal gazing / Rita Jordan.
Summary:
"Education is an important aspect of the environmental influences on autism and effective education can have a significant effect on outcome for those on the autism spectrum. This handbook is a definitive resource for reflective practitioners and researchers who wish to know and understand current views of the nature of autism and best practice in educational support. It explores the key concepts, debates and research areas in the field."
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.