Autism Spectrum Disorders - Advancing Positive Practices in Education

The fifth edition of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Advancing Positive Practices in Education provides readers with a comprehensive and accessible understanding of current research and evidence-based practices in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), linking research, theory, and practice. This new edition includes new chapters on trauma and co-morbidity, current trends in autism research, social media, neurodiversity, and aging in people with ASD. It also features updated content on international contexts and culturally sustaining and relevant practices. Aligned with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, this text continues to be critical reading for students and researchers in special and inclusive education programs.

List of contents

Section I: The Study of Autism: Historical and Global Perspectives  1. Definitions and Classification of Autism Spectrum Disorders  2. Historical Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder  3. Legislation, Evidence Based Practices, and State Implementation  4. Global Perspectives: Autism Education and Interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Nations  Section II: Education and Intervention in the Early Years  5. Early Intervention Services for Children with Autism  6. Preschool Years  7. Teaching Communication to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders  8. Building and Managing Appropriate Behaviors  9. Development of Academic Skills in Childhood  10. Developing Social Interaction Competence  Section III: Adolescent and Young Adult Years  11. Self-Determination in School and Community  12. Universal Design for Transition for Students on the Spectrum  13. Positive Behavior Supports in Middle and Secondary School  14. Services and Supports for Transition from High School to Higher Education  15. Promoting Integrated Employment Options  16. Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Practice in Educational and Transition  Section IV: Cross-cutting Themes in the Field of Autism  17. Trauma and Autism in Childhood  18. Current Trends and Theoretical Approaches in Autism Research  19. Aging and Autism Spectrum Disorder  20. Social Media, Digital Inclusion, and Internet Safety  21. Interactions with First Responders and Medical Providers  22. Teaching and Supporting Sexuality Education  23. Neurodiversity and the Culture of Autism

Product details

• Authors: Angi (University of Massachusetts Stone-Macdonald
• Assisted by: David F. Cihak (Editor), Cihak David F. (Editor), Angi Stone-MacDonald (Editor), Stone-MacDonald Angi (Editor), Dianne Zager (Editor), Zager Dianne (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.12.2022
• EAN: 9781032154176
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3215417-6
• No. of pages: 648
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Special Education / Learning Disabilities, EDUCATION / Special Education / Communicative Disorders, Psychotherapy, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Teaching of autistic students, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services