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Educating Children with Autism

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My contact with autistic children and teenagers is primarily through research into social skills teaching. I have a assembled a small library of key texts and until I read this one, I found my library incomplete in one area - a review of intervention programmes. This book is simply superb is its coverage of the various principles that inform current interventions, its analysis of the outcomes of several commonly cited progrmmes, and the scope for future work.

However, this book is not 'selling' any particular intervention and that may dismay some parents particularly. It is geared more towards informing professionals in the field about options, choices and consequences associated with interventions. And boy is it thorough!

There is a huge amount to be gained from this book. I found reading it to be very stimulating but pleasurably slow, since every page has thought provoking observations.

I would certainly recommend that anyone pursuing interventions not pass over this book, be they parent, teacher or health professional. I genuinely cannot see this book disappointing an interested party. Parents of children with Asperger Syndrome may feel a little let down however, given the lack of attention their special requirements. Other books, such as Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents, may be of help to them.

The National Research Council is actually a sub-organization of the National Academy of Sciences. This book is absolutely essential for anyone planning to educate a child with autism. The stellar cast of contributing scholars is top flight and the scope of the book and its specific recommendations are essential reading for anyone, especially administrators trying to meet state-of-the-art education standards, working with autistic children. The various sections on the range of issues confronted in serving autistic children can be read independently or from start to finish, although I recommend that the entire book be read completely. The Conclusions and Recommendations are extensive and surprisingly detailed. The references are solid and cover the range of the available information in the legitimate literature.

UPDATE 11/04/03:
I have now had the opportunity to provide workshops on this report and work with professionals in the southeastern US for the past 2 years in making practical sense out of the recommendations. I continue to be amazed at the comprehensive nature of the areas covered and the recommendations. I have had feedback from parents, educators, and professionals that is uniformly positive about the value of this reference as a guide to improving the services to children with ASD.

UPDATE 8/16/05:
This continues to be the touchstone for what works, what doesn't, and how people should approach treatment and evaluations for children on the autism spectrum. I recently presented its contents at an advocacy workshop and I remain amazed at how few people are aware of this work - let alone have not read it. Its the single best source of information on the science available.

Although I do not necessarily agree with EVERYTHING that is written in this book, I do appreciate the way it was put together and the information shared.
If you are dealing with your school district in providing services for your autistic child - you need to read this book to understand what they understand on services and intervention for autistic children. It was an invaluable resource for me. It will be for you too.

This book is based on a report of research conducted by a committee of select members from the National Academies. While it does appear quite techincal, it provides a good resource for anyone attempting to put toghether a good educational program for their autistic child. It's a must have book for knowing what needs to, and can be, put into a child's IEP. If you are using an attorney or advocate to put together your child's IEP, make sure they have a copy of this book.

This is a great, current book that provides a well-rounded amount of information about Autism in the schools.

Yes, it's true. I've read this book three times since I first obtained it back in 2004. Autism was a serious weakness in my game at that point so I knew that I had to improve my knowledge base. I first heard about it from a superintendent with whom I interviewed who identified it as one of the publications in the field that everybody was reading. I definitely was not disappointed by what I found. Time and again it has strengthened me and assisted me in my work. It's a sound gospel upon which to draw--particularly in lieu of what can only be described as an autism craze that's sweeping the country. More and more physicians are diagnosing (over-diagnosing?) the disorder at present, and this tome is just the medicine that diagnostians need. It offers great statistics and research along with--in Chapter 16--solid suggestions for assisting the afflicted and their families.

I have many resources on the subject of teaching autism, but this book is one of the best I have found. I highly recommend it. This book gives research-based information for identifying learning difficulties in children with autism and strategies for teaching these students.

I bought this book after reading most of it on-live via the library. It's one of those books that brings a lot of information together, and it has the authoritative seal of the Council for Exceptional Children. I bought it because my son's school administrators and staff are living in the Dark Ages. The administrative law judge needs to be enlightened regarding the current professional standards == widely recognized and accepted theories, educational methodologies, elements for multi-disciplinary programming, for children on the Autistic Spectrum. A must for serious advocates' bookshelves/offices.

The book came very fast. Faster than I actually expected. It was in brand new condition. Thanks

This book is the real deal. It is informative and gets to the point fast. Definetly worth buying!!!!