{"product_id":"9781890627614","title":"Autism in Your Classroom: A General Educator's Guide to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"Children with autism spectrum disorders are increasingly being educated in inclusive general education classrooms.  For optimal results, teachers need to know as much as possible about autism and the teaching methods and modifications that work best for these students.  This is a huge undertaking for time-crunched general education teachers, many of whom may never have had a student with autism before.  Now teachers can turn to \u003cb\u003eAUTISM IN YOUR CLASSROOM\u003c\/b\u003e for the information and guidance they need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by two neuropsychologists with extensive clinical and classroom experience, this new book is a concise, easy-to-read guide developed for primary school teachers (grades K- 6).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e provides a complete overview of the types, causes, characteristics, and treatments of autism spectrum disorders.  It also explains various secondary characteristics of autism that create challenges for students, such as sensory abnormalities, behavioral issues, and limited social skills and peer interaction.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on the student in the classroom:  It covers a variety of strategies to manage learning \u0026amp; behavior, such as:\u003cbr\u003eModifying classwork \u0026amp; homework\u003cbr\u003eHelping with language difficulties\u003cbr\u003eUsing visual strategies\u003cbr\u003eKeeping students focused \u0026amp; organized\u003cbr\u003eTeaching reading \u0026amp; math\u003cbr\u003eUsing positive reinforcement \u0026amp; rewards\u003cbr\u003eHandling challenging behavior\u003cbr\u003eExplaining autism to other students\u003cbr\u003eTeaching social skills in the classroom\u003cbr\u003eBalancing the needs of typical and special students\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e features two useful case studies.  Both stem from the authors' hands-on work and consultation with teachers, students, and parents.  The bookconcludes with an appendix of frequently asked questions about children with autism asked by educators.\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodbine House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039158583536,"sku":"9781890627614","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781890627614_p0.jpg?v=1763608020","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781890627614","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}