Educating College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

ISBN-13: 9780415524384 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 118 str.

Dianne Zager; Carol S. Alpern; McKeown Barbara

Opis

Similar to a handbook in its comprehensive description of the theory and research supporting current practices in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, this interdisciplinary text shows how the existing knowledge base can be used to explore promising new possibilities related to the field's many unanswered questions.

Recenzje

"Recognizing the increasing diversity of our college classrooms, Educating College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders provides a useful overview of common challenges experienced by students on the autism spectrum and helpful strategies and suggestions for faculty who wish to support them in their classrooms." —Teachers College Record

Spis treści

Section I Introduction
This section explains who these students are, why they are arriving in greater numbers at colleges, and legal mandates regarding students’ educational rights and college/professorial responsibilities.
Section II In the Classroom
Section II considers specific learning characteristics and styles of students with ASD and provides recommended strategies for engaging and assessing students on the spectrum.
Section III  Case Studies
In Section III, particular cases are used to highlight student and faculty experiences and to illustrate approaches that have been successful in dealing with challenging situations.
Section IV  Annotated References and Resources
A final section includes a list of resources with descriptions for learning more about teaching and supporting students on the autism spectrum.