Learners on the Autism Spectrum

This third edition is a foundational text that has been updated and expanded to prepare educators, therapists, and other care providers with vital knowledge and practical skills to support diverse learners on the autism spectrum.

List of Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction I. Foundations of Understanding and Support 1. Re-presenting Autism and Evidence-Based Practice: Tenets of Competent, Humanistic and Meaningful Support 2. Autism Spectrum: An Overview 3. Brain-Behavior Connections in Autism 4. Sensory Processing: Identifying Patterns and Designing Support Strategies 5. Getting a Good Start: Effective Practices in Early Intervention 6. Creating Inclusive Environments for Autistic Learners: Universal Design for Learning 7. Structured Teaching and Environmental Supports 8. Teaching a Different Way of Behaving: Positive Behavior Supports 9. Personal Perspectives and Autistic Authority 10. Finding Our Way: Experiences of an African American Parent and her Autistic Son II. Guiding Learning, Development and Socialization 11. Social Communication and Language Development in Autistic Leaners 12. An In-Depth Discussion of Emotion Regulation and Autism 13. Using Interactive Multi-Media Technology to Teach about Emotions 14. Harnessing the Power of Special Interest Areas at Home and School 15. Play, Friendships and Autism: Co-creating a Culture of Inclusion with Peers 16. Social Cognition as a Lens for Understanding, Supporting and Teaching Autistic Learners 17. Transitioning to Adulthood for Secondary Students on the Autism Spectrum 18. Growing up with Autism: Perspectives of a Parent and Son 19. Educational Experiences Across the Lifespan: A Personal Perspective