Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dianne Zager is Michael C. Koffler Professor in Autism at Pace University. Michael L. Wehmeyer is Gene A. Budig Teaching Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas.Richard L. Simpson is Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas.

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• PrefaceI. Knowledge of the Field of Autism1. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Historical, Legislative, and Current Perspectives, Mary L. White, J. David Smith, Tom E.C. Smith, Robert Stodden 2. Definitions and Clinical Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Joel D. Bregman & Claudine Higdon3. Identification and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Constanza Columbi, Sophy Kim, Alayna Schreier, Catherine LordII. Approaches and Philosophies in Educating Students with Autism4. Applied Behavior Analysis and Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Jack Scott & Kyle Bennett5. DIR: The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-Based Model: A Dynamic Model for the 21st Century, Serena Wieder6. Structured Teaching and the TEACCH Program, Gary B. Mesibov, Victoria Shea, Stephanie McCaskill7. Academic Development through Integrated Behavioral Experiential Teaching, Dianne Zager & Francine Dreyfus8. The Ziggurat Model and Comprehensive Autism Planning System, Brenda Smith Myles, Sheila M. Smith, Ruth Aspy, Barry G. Grossman, Shawn A. HenryIII. Education through the Developmental Stages9. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Elizabeth A. West & Pei-Yu Chen10. Early Intervention and Early Childhood Years, E. Amanda Boutot & Jennifer L. Walberg11. Education through the Developmental Stages: School-Age Children and Adolescents, L. Juane Heflin & Jackie S. Isbell12. Social Skills Interventions and Programming for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Richard Simpson, Jennifer B. Ganz, Rose Mason13. Promoting Self-Determination and Social Inclusion: A Review of Research-Based Practices, Michael L. Wehmeyer & Tom E. C. Smith14. Transition to Postsecondary Education, Employment, and Adult Living, Michael L. Wehmeyer & James R. Patton15. Family Support and Involvement throughout the School Years, Teresa Taber-Doughty & Emily C. BouckIV. Inter-Related Disciplines in Autism16. Enhancing Language and Communication Development, Carol Alpern17. Assistive Technology to Support People with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Kim Spence-Cochran & Cynthia Pearl18. Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching for System-Wide Change, Jack Hourcade & Gardner Umbarger