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A two-volume assessment and intervention system, The SCERTS(TM) Model provides a framework for assessing and improving communication and social-emotional abilities in preschool and primary school students with autism spectrum disorders and their
This two-volume set provides a multidisciplinary approach to enhancing communication and socioemotional abilities of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disorders. The approach is a practical model that is systematic and semi-structured but is flexible to respond to the individual differences of children and families.
This two-volume set provides a multidisciplinary approach to enhancing communication and socioemotional abilities of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disorders. The approach is a practical model that is systematic and semi-structured but is flexible to respond to the individual differences of children and families.
Anyone meeting a young child with autism for the first time will find this fully revised edition of a classic text invaluable. The authors provide parents and professionals with an insight into the nature and educational implications of autism, particularly in very young children. In a clear and sensitive style the authors: outline the characteristics of autism as they present themselves in the early years; consider the nature of autism and the issues surrounding assessment and diagnosis; offer practical strategies for effective and realistic intervention both at home and in a variety of early years settings; suggest ways to promote learning, social development, communication and appropriate behaviour; explore possibilities for enhancing access to the early years curriculum. This updated second edition includes new material relating to new statutory requirements such as Every Child Matters and Disability Equality Duty, as well as updates to different approaches to autism, assessment and behavioural issues. The authors outline the principal themes and objectives of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Inclusion Development Programme. Autism in the Early Years: A Practical Guide (Second Edition) provides accessible material, support and advice for parents, teachers and professionals who are working together in an unfamiliar area following early diagnoses of autism in young children.
This cross-disciplinary reference offers a thorough overview of the communication, language, social, and behavioral issues characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Based on meticulous research of the core areas of ASD--communication, socialization, emotional regulation, and symbolic development--the authors offer practical guidelines for intervention designed for children with autism and their families. In this comprehensive book, speech-language pathologists, clinicians, early interventionists, psychologists, and educators learn how to understand and address the social and communication challenges experienced by children with autism enhance assessment and intervention methods support families in their efforts to facilitate their children's development Chapters in this volume, written by leading clinical and research authorities in ASD, will allow readers to understand the principles and philosophies behind clinical and educational practices implemented with children with autism. Readers will also encounter guidelines to use when making critical assessment and intervention decisions to create more natural, child-centered supports. All professionals will learn how to improve their educational and developmental supports for young children with autism. Autism Spectrum Disorders is a part of the Communication and Language Intervention Series
The authoritative guide to implementing the Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER) intervention. With a strong evidence base, JASPER provides a clear, flexible structure to bolster early skills core to social communication development. The authors show how to assess 1- to 8-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), set treatment targets, choose engaging play materials, tailor JASPER strategies to each individual, and troubleshoot common challenges.
This volume provides a quick yet comprehensive overview of clinically-relevant topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for the medical or mental health student, trainee, or recent graduate who seeks efficient learning. Aspects of diagnosis, etiology, treatment and care delivery systems are covered by leading experts. Clinical vignettes, highlighted key points, and illustrative photos, figures and tables are used to enhance the learning experience for the reader.
For more than a decade, the popular text DO-WATCH-LISTEN-SAY has met the needs of professionals working to help support the social and communication development of children with autism. The new, revised second edition of DO-WATCH-LISTEN-SAY continues to provide a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to addressing the complex social and communication challenges characteristic of autism, offering cutting-edge, well-researched techniques for helping children acquire vital social and communication skills.
With the SCERTS(R) Easy-Score(TM) CD-ROM, it's never been easier to assess and improve the communication and social-emotional abilities of children with autism spectrum disorders. Professionals will quickly complete the SCERTS(R) scoring process and ensure accuracy with Automated scoring and summary calculation. Save time with automated scoring for all the observation and summary forms, automated tabulation of the SCERTS(R) Profile summary and Social-Emotional Growth Indicators, and automatically generated graphical representations of scores. Printable forms. Now professionals will have easy-to-print PDFs of the SCERTS(R) forms, including the SAP-Report Form, SAP-Observation and Summary Forms, SAP Activity Planning Form, and all the worksheets for all 3 communication stages. Forms are now clustered by communication stage, so users can print forms for an entire stage with the click of a button. Side-by-side view of up to four assessments for a child, so professionals can easily track a child's progress over time. Data export feature for easier data management. New Spanish and British English translations of the SAP-Report. With this convenient, time-saving CD-ROM, professionals will make the most of SCERTS(R) and ensure better outcomes for children with autism. *To download the forms, be sure you have the most current version of Adobe Reader: System Requirements: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later MicrosoftÂ(R) .NET Framework 3.5 or later 2 GB RAM 10 MB free hard drive space Adobe Reader 9.3 or higher Learn more about the whole SCERTS(R) system.
The CAPS (The Comprehensive Autism Planning System) is a tool to help teachers and educational teams to plan and implement a student's program across the school. This includes planning for the implementation of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) and the curriculum relevant to the student. It takes the team through the process of planning out the goals/objectives to be targeted in each activity of the day, the modifications and accommodations that should be provided to support the student in each activity, the sensory supports to help the student stay engaged, and the communication and social supports that the student needs to be successful. In addition, it identifies the type of data that should be collected for each area and the reinforcers that have been chosen for use for success. As with many tools, while this system was developed for use with individuals on the autism spectrum, it can be an essential tool for any student regardless of the types of supports and needs they have. There are various forms of this system that focus on targeting specific skills for each activity and identifying the communication, sensory, and reinforcement supports that will be needed for each situation. The instructor manual includes the following features: For Each Chapter: Learner Objectives - List of learner objectives as a preview of the chapter's content. The learner objectives also highlight information that readers are expected to understand and be able to explain after reading the chapter. Chapter Summary - Overview of the main points of the chapter as a refresher prior to reviewing recommendations for in-class activities, project ideas, paper topic ideas, PowerPoint presentations, chapter tests, and the comprehensive exam. Chapter Review Questions and Answers - Questions and accompanying answers designed to check understanding of and ability to explain the information discussed within the chapter. The review questions may also be used as a study guide when preparing for tests and/or exams that may be administered in class. Glossary - Alphabetical listing of vocabulary terms presented in grey boldface with the book. In-Class Activities - Suggestions for in-class activities related to the chapter. Long- and Short-Term Project Ideas - Project ideas that range from those appropriate for assignment at the beginning of the semester and that are designed to be completed over the course of the semester, to those that are relevant to a specific chapter and should be assigned either prior to or following in-class discussion of a given chapter. Paper Topic Ideas - Recommended topics for student papers. Online and Support Materials: Chapter PowerPoint Presentations - Text-based PowerPoint presentations highlighting the main points of each chapter. Instructors may add the slide design of their choice to each presentation and modify slides as they wish. PowerPoint slides are reproducible for educational purposes only. Chapter Tests - A printable test for each chapter with an accompanying answer key. Instructors may modify these as they wish. They may be shared with students as a self-check of their knowledge and understanding of a chapter's material, as a study guide, or as an inclass test or quiz. Tests are reproducible for educational purposes in your course only. Comprehensive Exam - A comprehensive exam with an accompanying answer key that largely consists of short-answer questions intended to evaluate students' overall understanding of context blindness as presented in the book. Instructors may modify the exam as they wish. The exam may be reproduced for educational purposes in your course only.
