School Success for Kids with High-Functioning Autism

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Smart kids with autism spectrum disorders need specific interventions to find success in school and beyond. Featuring a foreword by Temple Grandin, School Success for Kids With High-Functioning Autism shares practical advice for implementing strategies proven to be effective in school for dealing with the “Big 10” obstacles, including social interactions, inflexibility, behavior issues, attention

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Smart kids with autism spectrum disorders need specific interventions to find success in school and beyond. Featuring a foreword by Temple Grandin, School Success for Kids With High-Functioning Autism shares practical advice for implementing strategies proven to be effective in school for dealing with the “Big 10” obstacles, including social interactions, inflexibility, behavior issues, attention and organization, homework, and more.

Based on the new criteria in the DSM-5, School Success for Kids With High-Functioning Autism also describes how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and social communication disorders (SCD) will now identify the students formerly identified as having Asperger’s syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, high-functioning autism, or PDD-NOS. Relying on the latest research, and presenting it in easy-to-understand and practical language, the authors identify how the key components of ASD and SCD will appear to parents and professionals and what steps should be taken once these signs are evident. This book is sure to help any parent or teacher wanting to see their smart kids with autism succeed!

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Anonymous says:

Five Stars great tools for parents to follow

Anonymous says:

and is great! For school professionals This is written for parents, and is great! For school professionals, who may need a bit more info on how to structure the actual educational school day programming for students with ASDs, a sequel may be called for.

Anonymous says:

Fantastic Resource!!! This book is a fantastic resource for parents, teachers, and professionals. Based on the new DSM5 diagnostic criteria, it is current and relevant. The book is well organized with specific chapters on outlining strengths and weaknesses of high functioning autism, recommendations for classroom strategies, guidance on working with school professionals, recommendations for home strategies, and planning the school to career transition. Strategies are organized by specific areas of need allowing…

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