This book provides an extensive overview of curricula and instructional
strategies for teaching children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It
offers an empirically solid framework for designing and developing
interventions for learners along the autism spectrum by reducing skill
deficits and enhancing learner strengths while being flexible enough to
allow for individual differences. The book discusses key concepts in
educating individuals with ASD as they impact the processes of syllabus
building, from planning goals and objectives to generating content
choosing appropriate teaching strategies, and assessing progress.
Chapters detail curriculum designs in academic areas such as language
skills, science, and social studies, as well as functional skills,
including independent living, career development, and preventing social
victimization. The book concludes with recommendations for future
interventions and curricula-building.
Among the topics covered:
- Communication and autism spectrum disorder.
- Mathematical problem-solving instruction for students with ASD.
- Visual arts curriculum for students with ASD.
- How to build programs focused on daily living and adult
independence.
- Sexuality education for students with ASD.
Curricula for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is a
must-have resource for researchers, graduate students, and clinicians
and related therapists and professionals in clinical child and school
psychology, childhood/special education, social work, developmental
psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, and child and adolescent
psychiatry.
