Autism and developmental disabilities [[electronic resource] ] : current practices and issues / / edited by Anthony F. Rotatori, Festus E. Obiakor, Sandra Burkhardt |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, : JAI Press, 2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (296 p.) |
Disciplina |
371.94
616.86 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
BurkhardtSandra A
ObiakorFestus E RotatoriAnthony F |
Collana | Advances in special education |
Soggetto topico |
Autism
Developmental disabilities Special education |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-280-77127-5
9786613682048 1-84855-357-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Autism and Developmental Disabilities: Current Practices and Issues; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. The Challenge of Social Competence for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs); Understanding Social Competence and Students with ASD; Teaching Social Competence; Identifying Core Supports of Social Competence for Students with ASD; Correlates of Social Competence; Barriers to Social Competence; A Hierarchy of Socialization Environments; Future Directions; References
Chapter 2. Curriculum Innovation to Educate Students with Autism in General EducationKnowing what to Look for in Autism; Assessment and Classification of Children with Autism; Innovative Programming for Children with Autism; Using Social Stories and Physical Structure to Teach; Using Positive Behavior Supports; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Implementing Social Skills for Students with Autism; Social Skills: Definitions and Conceptualizations; Strategies for Teaching Social Skills; Ecological Variables; Direct Teaching; Social Interactive Training; Peer Initiation Programs Peer Tutoring ProgramCircle of Friends Program; Special Friends Program; Positive Reinforcement Strategies; Social Skills and School Inclusion; The Need for a Social Skills Therapist; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4. Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders; Introduction; Assessing and Diagnosing ASD; Case Study; Summary; References; Chapter 5. Recent Developments in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders; Introduction; Updates about Established ASD Measures; Alternative Diagnostic Criteria for Asperger's Disorder Home Movies and Videotapes as Aids to Early Identification of ASDAn Atypical Screening Tool for ASD in Adults; New Measures for ASD Screening and Assessment; Medical Tests that may Facilitate ASD Diagnosis; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. Asperger Syndrome in the African American Community: Barriers to Diagnosis; Prevalence of AS among African Americans; Barriers to Help-Seeking Behaviors; Barriers to Referral of African American Children; Barriers to Assessment; Summary and Implications; References; Chapter 7. Issues Pertaining to Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Siblings' Susceptibility to ASDsSibling Studies to Find Early Markers of ASDs; Common Experiences of Individuals who have Siblings with ASDs; Adjustment of Neurotypical Children to Having ASD Siblings; Issues Pertaining to Adults with ASD Siblings; Positive Effects of Having an ASD Sibling; Note; References; Chapter 8. Reflections on the School Experiences of a Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Editors Comments on Mr. Markley's Reflections; References; Chapter 9. Infant Mental Health: An Emerging Field for Children with Developmental Disabilities Behavior Problems: Nature, Prevalence, and Course |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455537303321 |
Bingley, : JAI Press, 2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Autism and developmental disabilities [[electronic resource] ] : current practices and issues / / edited by Anthony F. Rotatori, Festus E. Obiakor, Sandra Burkhardt |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, : JAI Press, 2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (296 p.) |
Disciplina |
371.94
616.86 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
RotatoriAnthony F
ObiakorFestus E BurkhardtSandra A |
Collana | Advances in special education |
Soggetto topico |
Autism
Developmental disabilities Special education Autistic Disorder Developmental Disabilities Teaching of autistic students Education - Special Education - Mental Disabilities |
ISBN |
1-280-77127-5
9786613682048 1-84855-357-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | The challenge of social competence for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) / Sandra Burkhardt -- Curriculum innovation to educate students with autism in general education / Gathogo M. Mukuria and Festus E. Obiakor -- Implementing social skills for students with autism / Michael Eskay and Keith Willis -- Assessment of autism spectrum disorders / Marty Sapp -- Recent developments in the diagnosis and assessment of autism spectrum disorders / Julie A. Deisinger -- Asperger syndrome in the African American community : barriers to diagnosis / Frederika C. Theus -- Issues pertaining to siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders / Julie A. Deisinger -- Reflections on the school experiences of a student with autism spectrum disorders / John Markley -- Infant mental health : an emerging field for children with developmental disabilities / Casey A. Holtz and Robert A. Fox -- Self-determination and persons with developmental disabilities / Jeffrey P. Bakken and Howard P. Parette -- Post-secondary planning for students with developmental disabilities / Sunday O. Obi and Stephanie L Obi -- Employment and retirement concerns for persons with developmental disabilities / Amanda Dykema-Engblade and Sarah Stawiski -- Using assistive technology to educate students with developmental disabilities and autism / Zandile P. Nkabinde. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777940203321 |
Bingley, : JAI Press, 2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Autism and developmental disabilities : current practices and issues / / edited by Anthony F. Rotatori, Festus E. Obiakor, Sandra Burkhardt |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bingley, : JAI Press, 2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (296 p.) |
Disciplina |
371.94
616.86 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
BurkhardtSandra A
ObiakorFestus E RotatoriAnthony F |
Collana | Advances in special education |
Soggetto topico |
Autism
Developmental disabilities Special education |
ISBN |
1-280-77127-5
9786613682048 1-84855-357-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | The challenge of social competence for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) / Sandra Burkhardt -- Curriculum innovation to educate students with autism in general education / Gathogo M. Mukuria and Festus E. Obiakor -- Implementing social skills for students with autism / Michael Eskay and Keith Willis -- Assessment of autism spectrum disorders / Marty Sapp -- Recent developments in the diagnosis and assessment of autism spectrum disorders / Julie A. Deisinger -- Asperger syndrome in the African American community : barriers to diagnosis / Frederika C. Theus -- Issues pertaining to siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders / Julie A. Deisinger -- Reflections on the school experiences of a student with autism spectrum disorders / John Markley -- Infant mental health : an emerging field for children with developmental disabilities / Casey A. Holtz and Robert A. Fox -- Self-determination and persons with developmental disabilities / Jeffrey P. Bakken and Howard P. Parette -- Post-secondary planning for students with developmental disabilities / Sunday O. Obi and Stephanie L Obi -- Employment and retirement concerns for persons with developmental disabilities / Amanda Dykema-Engblade and Sarah Stawiski -- Using assistive technology to educate students with developmental disabilities and autism / Zandile P. Nkabinde. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910822166303321 |
Bingley, : JAI Press, 2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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