Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Theory to Practice

by Laura J. Hall

For courses in Autism Spectrum Disorders or as a perfect supplement to a course in special education where ASD is addressed and given special attention to, or in psychology or communication disorders courses addressing the education of students with disabilities.
Autism Spectrum From Theory to Practice provides the need for a comprehensive text on the subject of ASD, thoroughly discussing the cause, characteristics, and approaches by theoretical perspective used by educators. Drawing from her classroom experience, Laura Hall explains the communication and social and relationship issues faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorders and presents educators with best practices and programs for increasing academic achievement. In her newest book, the author guides educators in identifying, placing, and instructing students through real-life classroom and family cases. She includes strategies to determine the cause of ASD, a step-by-step guide for assessment, and evidence-based approaches to educate students through examination of the major theoretical perspectives–applied behavior analysis, developmental and social-relational, and the TEACCH approach. Furthermore, the text the use of evidence-based practices in the education of individuals with ASD mandated by the laws, IDEA 2004 and NCLB; approaches that take into account families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; applied behavior analysis; and working collaboratively with families and building communities of practice. This new and unique text will not only describe the most common practices implemented for learners with ASD, but will identify those that are evidence-based, and provide the best suggestions for future research in the field.

Genres: Textbooks, Education, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 20, 2008

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another marvellous book. It was very informative and opened up some terrific ideas about ASD and how to work with them. My next-door neighbor is autistic and it's nice to understand what types of challenges these individuals face.

[Lydia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Textbook for Fall ‘20—I’m getting a head start on the semester’s reading list.

[Sarah Nell Lader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as part of the class requirement for EDEX 701 (Nature of Students with Autism) at the University of South Carolina's MAT in severe and multiple disorders. It was my last class in the program, and I have many years of experience in applied behavior analysis, but I still learned a lot in the class and from this book. I really appreciated the sections in which they included perspectives from practitioners and from people with ASD or with relatives who have ASD, and that Hall provided multiple perspectives and many therapies. I would recommend you read this book if you are an educator!

[Andrea Cota]

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