This chapter explains the social challenges kids with autism face and strategies for overcoming them. Strategies include Video Modeling, Social Stories, and Rule Cards. Read More
Imagine the possibilities for changing student attitudes and perspectives if students were invited not only to share their fascinations but also to serve as classroom experts and teachers in those areas. This quick excerpt provides ideas for building classroom expertise via student interests and passions. Read More
See a sample illustration for the letter T from A is for “All Aboard!,” the first alphabet book created for children with autism. The excerpt also includes tips for using alphabet books to teach students. Read More
Learn more as Dr. Paula Kluth answers follow-up questions from the webinar on “He Reads but He Doesn’t Understand”: Supporting the Reading Comprehension of Students with Autism. Read More
Watch the video clip and see a before-and-after of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in practice. PRT is an empirically supported treatment for autism recognized by the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders and the National Standards Project. Read More
Read this two-page excerpt to learn about a variety of strategies for implementing "communicative temptations" with your child with Autism. These strategies can be used during everyday routines such as meal time, bath time, bedtime, and while getting dressed. Read More
The use of games can boost the participation and interest of students, help teachers make curriculum relevant and more comprehensible, and make abstract concepts concrete. Check out this excerpt for a descriptive list of games to play in your inclusive class! Read More
Many children with autism do not consistently look at others when communicating, which affects their ability to receive important nonverbal information from the speaker and also may affect the other speaker’s motivation to interact. Download this tip sheet for ideas you can incorporate into a child's routine to teach that eye contact can result in something pleasurable and meaningful. Read More
View the tip sheet to learn more about the various types of professionals who work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Each professional has a role to play in helping children develop. Read More
Watch as speech-language pathologists demonstrate the Rapid Series of Motor Activities (RSMA) approach to teaching preverbal children with ASD to talk. Read More
