The Integrated Self-Advocacy ISA Curriculum: A Program for Emgerging Self-Advocates with Autism Spectrum and Other Conditions (Teacher Manual) [Paperback]

Valerie Paradiz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2009

Self-advocacy plays a vital role in nearly every aspect of life for individuals on the spectrum, in school, at home, in the community, and at work. The more self-awareness people on the spectrum possess, the more they can be players in advocating for their own comfort, happiness, and well-being. This cutting-edge curriculum helps professionals and family members provide children and adults with ASD with safe forums for self-discovery, structured learning activities, and a cumulative understanding of the many facets of self-advocacy. The 12 units included in the Teacher Edition and Student Workbook provide a comprehensive curriculum with detailed lesson plans, worksheets and activities, culminating in the creation of a personal self-advocacy portfolio, a living document that can be adjusted over the life span.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book will be very helpful and motivating to students with high-functioning autism and Asperger s. It will help them organize their thoughts and understand both themselves and others, and in the process develop important advocacy strategies. I recommend it for students on the spectrum who have good reading skills. --Temple Grandin, Ph.D., author, Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism and Thinking in Pictures and Other Reports from My Life with Autism

This comprehensive curriculum with its ready-to-use forms and activities is founded on both research and practice, making it a highly recommended tool for preparing individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders, starting in middle school, to lead independent, self-affirming and happy lives. The author s preliminary research shows that the curriculum may also be adapted for use with students with limited or no verbal communication skills, thus filling a significant gap in self-determination resources for this population. --Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., The Ziggurat Group, author and internationally known presenter and researcher

This exciting and unique curriculum fills a critical gap for educators, parents, and others who support individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related conditions. Its readable, personal communication style establishes a curricular framework that is enhanced by engaging illustrations, collaborative projects, and links to the broader autism community. By using tools for self-analysis, including Social and Sensory Scans, individuals with ASD begin a process of experiential learning that is easily generalizable to new social situations and environments. Dr. Paradiz has integrated her own perspectives as an adult with Asperger Syndrome and a parent of a son with autism with those of other professionals in ways that make the ISA Curriculum an essential resource for adolescents and adults with ASD and those who advocate for them in school and community. --Andrea M. Spencer, Ph.D., associate dean for Academic Affairs, Bank Street College of Education

This exciting and unique curriculum fills a critical gap for educators, parents, and others who support individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related conditions. Its readable, personal communication style establishes a curricular framework that is enhanced by engaging illustrations, collaborative projects, and links to the broader autism community. By using tools for self-analysis, including Social and Sensory Scans, individuals with ASD begin a process of experiential learning that is easily generalizable to new social situations and environments. Dr. Paradiz has integrated her own perspectives as an adult with Asperger Syndrome and a parent of a son with autism with those of other professionals in ways that make the ISA Curriculum an essential resource for adolescents and adults with ASD and those who advocate for them in school and community. --Andrea M. Spencer, Ph.D., associate dean for Academic Affairs, Bank Street College of Education

This comprehensive curriculum with its ready-to-use forms and activities is founded on both research and practice, making it a highly recommended tool for preparing individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders, starting in middle school, to lead independent, self-affirming and happy lives. The author s preliminary research shows that the curriculum may also be adapted for use with students with limited or no verbal communication skills, thus filling a significant gap in self-determination resources for this population. --Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., The Ziggurat Group, author and internationally known presenter and researcher

This exciting and unique curriculum fills a critical gap for educators, parents, and others who support individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related conditions. Its readable, personal communication style establishes a curricular framework that is enhanced by engaging illustrations, collaborative projects, and links to the broader autism community. By using tools for self-analysis, including Social and Sensory Scans, individuals with ASD begin a process of experiential learning that is easily generalizable to new social situations and environments. Dr. Paradiz has integrated her own perspectives as an adult with Asperger Syndrome and a parent of a son with autism with those of other professionals in ways that make the ISA Curriculum an essential resource for adolescents and adults with ASD and those who advocate for them in school and community. --Andrea M. Spencer, Ph.D., associate dean for Academic Affairs, Bank Street College of Education

This comprehensive curriculum with its ready-to-use forms and activities is founded on both research and practice, making it a highly recommended tool for preparing individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders, starting in middle school, to lead independent, self-affirming and happy lives. The author s preliminary research shows that the curriculum may also be adapted for use with students with limited or no verbal communication skills, thus filling a significant gap in self-determination resources for this population. --Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., The Ziggurat Group, author and internationally known presenter and researcher

About the Author

Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., develops educational programs for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other disabilities. Valerie is the author of Elijah s Cup: A Family s Journey into the Community and Culture of High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. She also speaks nationally and internationally on parenting strategies, improving and creating programs for individuals with ASD, preparing for college and the college search, strengthening advocacy skills, and fostering emerging talents and focused interests. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Redbook Magazine, and The Guardian. Valerie is a member of the national board of directors of the Autism Society of America, where she serves as co-chair of the Panel of Individuals on the Spectrum and is a member of the Government Relations Committee. She is also a member of the Bank Street College of Education Institute for Cognitive Diversity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Co,US; Teacher edition (September 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934575402
• ISBN-13: 978-1934575406
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)