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An indispensable resource for educators and autism specialists, this highly practical book shows how to include students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in general education settings. Presented is a research-based, step-by-step process for assessing students at a range of skill levels, planning and implementing successful inclusion programs, and working as a team with other professionals and with parents. The book is packed with specific strategies for helping students with ASD follow the daily routine, learn from the general education curriculum, interact with peers, and overcome problem behavior.

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This is a very useful book! It is full of examples of specific activities and strategies for educating children and adolescents of all ages who have symptoms of varying severity. It is written with clarity and ease of access. The book is quite a treasure for launching new teachers into their classroom careers, and will also be useful for experienced teachers who need to update their skills to be effective with learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). - Sandra L. Harris, Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA More and more learners with ASD are being placed in general education settings, and there is a real need for practical resources to help educators meet these students' needs. This comprehensive, clearly written book provides a foundation for designing and implementing high-quality, evidence-based instruction. Both general and special educators will find much of value here. Instructors who teach courses on inclusion of students with ASD will find this book to be an excellent option for their classes. - Richard L. Simpson, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas, USA This book should be on the desk of every teacher and special educator working with children with ASD. The book gives concrete information on how to use evidence-based procedures in general education. It is comprehensive, highly readable, and filled with useful examples and worksheets. - Svein Eikeseth, Founder and Clinical Director, NOVA Institute for Children with Developmental Disorders, Norway

<p> This is a very useful book! It is full of examples of specific activities and strategies for educating children and adolescents of all ages who have symptoms of varying severity. It is written with clarity and ease of access. The book is quite a treasure for launching new teachers into their classroom careers, and will also be useful for experienced teachers who need to update their skills to be effective with learners with ASD. --Sandra L. Harris, PhD, Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey <br> More and more learners with ASD are being placed in general education settings, and there is a real need for practical resources to help educators meet these students' needs. This comprehensive, clearly written book provides a foundation for designing and implementing high-quality, evidence-based instruction. Both general and special educators will find much of value here. Instructors who teach courses on inclusion of stu

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Tristram Smith, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York, USA

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