Read the excerpt to learn a brief history of The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPDC). This chapter also covers how the center identifies and creates needed resources as well as develops partnerships with states. Read More
What does it really mean to be a welcoming congregation? What does it look like to meaningfully include people with disabilities? Learn answers to these questions and more in this excerpt from Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities. Read More
Read the excerpt for in-depth coverage of the needs, emotions, and parenting experiences of fathers of children with autism. A psychologist and father of an adult son with autism, author Dr. Robert Naseef has both personal and professional expertise to share with overwhelmed families Read More
This chapter illustrates the importance of life skills instruction and discusses best practices in instruction. Specific strategies are discussed and handouts for teaching laundry skills and using an ATM are included. Read More
English language learners (ELLs) tend to show even lower scores on standardized tests, and the achievement gaps between students of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds remain significant. This chapter excerpt explores the stages of second-language acquisition and provides strategies for teaching EELs. Read More
Since the mid-1980s, PBS has flourished. Read the excerpt for an introduction to positive behavioral supports (PBA), and discover how PBA can be be interpreted as an applied science. Read More
Read the excerpt and discover the learning characteristics of children with autism. This chapter also covers instructional procedures effective for most children, including those with autism, specialized procedures focused on children with autism, and model programs for children with autism. Read More
Read the the preface of Think College! to learn about the reasons for offering post-secondary education to individuals with intellectual disabilities. A critical resource for education professionals to read and share with families, Think College! uncovers the big picture of today's postsecondary options and reveals how to support students with disabilities before, during, and after a successful transition to college. Read More
Deciding what to do after high school can be particulary challenging for students with disabilities. Read this introductory chapter for a look at transition and transition assessment, formal versus informal assessments, alternative and/or performance-based assessments, and transition as a backward design process. Read More
This introductory chapter defines self-determination in Special Education, highlighting the key aspects: (1) volitional actions, (2) causal agency, and (3) quality of life. Read More
