Product Description
by Barbara Boroson (Author)
In The General Education Teacher's Guide to Autism, author Barbara Boroson first answers frequently asked questions about students on the autism spectrum and highlights special considerations for neurodivergent students in education. She then explores a wealth of resources and best practices to help create an effective and inclusive environment for neurodivergent students.
Educators will:
- Receive an overview of autism as well as terminology and policy guidelines educators often face
- Examine the anxieties students on the autism spectrum consistently grapple with
- Learn how students on the spectrum can struggle with executive function
- Explore strategies for easing sensory stress in classrooms
- Look at speech and language as well as socialization within the classroom community
- Get strategies for capturing students' attention and helping them accumulate knowledge
- Receive tips for responding efficiently and effectively to disruptive behaviors
- Examine the roles of parents and guardians of students on the spectrum and how best to meet them where they are
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Autism Overview
Chapter 2: Anxiety
Chapter 3: Executive Function
Chapter 4: Sensation
Chapter 5: Communication and Socialization
Chapter 6: Engagement and Cognitive Processing
Chapter 7: Disruptive Behavior
Chapter 8: Parents and Guardians
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index
Number of Pages: 232
Dimensions: 1 x 9.6 x 7.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 24, 2022
