Learners on the Autism Spectrum: Preparing Highly Qualified Educators

by Kari Dunn Buron (Editor), Carol Gray (Editor), Pamela J. Wolfberg (Editor)

This text responds to the escalating need to prepare highly qualified educators with essential knowledge and practical skills to support diverse learners on the autism spectrum. Covering a range of critical topics and themes, this edited volume brings together leading experts representing diverse disciplines and perspectives (i.e., researchers, therapists, educators, parents, and adults on the autism spectrum) for a comprehensive look at the core issues related to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Learners on the Autism Spectrum is a rare and unique collection of chapters written by leading experts in the field of ASD today ... Tony Attwood, Nancy J. Minshew and Diane L. Williams, Ilene S. Schwartz and Bonnie J. McBride, Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Gary G. Mesibov and Victoria Shea, Winnie Dunn, Cathy Pratt, Pamela Wolfberg, Heather McCracken, and Tara Tuchel Michelle Garcia Winner, Ofer Golan and Simon Baron-Cohen, Brenda Smith Myles, Sheila Smith, and Terri Cooper Sanson, Paula Jacobsen Julie Donnelly, Stephen Shore

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

377 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

About the author

Kari Dunn Buron is an autism educational specialist who has worked with children and young adults on the autism spectrum for more than 25 years. Kari was one of the founding members of the Minnesota Autism Project and developed the ASD certificate program for educators at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Kari currently teaches in the Hamline program and coordinates a summer camp for teens with Asperger Syndrome. She is the author of When My Worries Get Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety and the co-author of The Incredible 5-Point Scale: Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling Their Emotional Responses and A 5 Is Against the Law! Social Boundaries: Straight Up! An honest guide for teens and young adults

Reviews

[mom2wah]

Good book. Lots of easy to read information.

[Mandy]

Informative