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Methods for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders helps you understand the importance of evidence-based practices in the education of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from a family and longitudinal learning perspective.

For undergraduate or graduate courses focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorders within special or regular education teacher training programs, and similar courses in related professional areas such as School Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Speech/Language Pathology

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Dr. John Wheeler currently serves as Director of the Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development and Professor of Special Education at East Tennessee State University. He has had over twenty-five years of experience in working with children with autism spectrum disorders and their families throughout his career in special education. He has authored/co-authored numerous research studies in the education and treatment of children with ASD and serves on a number of editorial boards for professional journals in the field. Most recently he and his co-author David Dean Richey have completed the third edition of their text entitled Behavior Management: Principles and Practices of Positive Behavior Supports also published by Pearson.

Michael R. Mayton, Ph.D., BCBA-D is currently an Assistant Professor of Special Education at West Virginia University. He has worked as a Behavior Analyst with children in public schools and with adults with disabilities in community settings. His research interests include evidence-based practice assessment and development for people with autism, professional development in special education, and intrusiveness of behavioral treatments for students with disabilities.

Dr. Stacy Carter is an Associate Professor in the Special Education Program at Texas Tech University where he coordinates the Graduate Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Carter is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and a licensed special education teacher. He has over fifteen years of experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders in developmental centers, psychiatric hospitals, community living situations, and school settings. His research has focused on the development and evaluation of behavior intervention programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. He has published numerous peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and a scholarly reference book on social validity.

Section I: Introduction

Chapter 1 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Lifespan

Chapter 2 Determining Evidence-Based Interventions

Section II: Early Childhood

Chapter 3 Identification and Early Intervention

Chapter 4 Teaming with Families

Chapter 5 Teaching Communication Skills

Chapter 6 Methods for Promoting Social Competence

Section III: The School Years

Chapter 7 Building School-Based Behavioral Repertoires

Chapter 8 Collaboration and Consultation

Chapter 9 Developing Academic Skills

Section IV: Moving from School to Adult Life

Chapter 10 Fostering Self-Determination

Chapter 11 Transition to Adulthood

Chapter 12 Enhancing Quality of Life

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Methods for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Evidence-Based Practices, Pearson eText - Access Card

Methods for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Evidence-Based Practices, Pearson eText - Access Card

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