Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome

Sheila Wagner (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

277 Seiten

2001
Future Horizons Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-885477-84-2 (ISBN)

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Middle school presents unique challenges to those with autism/Asperger's, but it can also be exciting and rewarding. Inclusive Programming addresses transitioning to and from middle school, and everything in between: hormones, cliques, bullying, aggression, and "fitting in." The ingredients for success are pre-planning, frequent monitoring of progress, teacher training, and regular communication between all concerned. Add committed teachers, peer mentors/tutors, sensible allowances for individual students' needs (extra test time, visual/oral format, less or different homework, etc.) as called for, and you have a recipe for success. Helpful chapters include:

Autism in a Nutshell
Inclusion Discussion
Profiles and Characteristics of Middle School Students
Formation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Behavior Programming in Middle School
Academic Issues of Middle School Students
Social Programming
Collaborative Roles

Sheila Wagner was named Professional of the Year by the Autism Society of America

Chapter 1: Autism in a Nutshell
Chapter 2: Inclusion Discussion
A. Introduction to Middle School
B. Philosophy and Definition of Inclusion
C. Necessary Components
Chapter 3: Profiles and Characteristics of Middle School Students
A. Profile of the Typical Developing Middle School Student
B. Profile of the Middle School Student with autism/AS
C. Where Do We Find the Middle School Student with Autism/AS?
Chapter 4: Formation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
A. Issues to Consider for a Middle School IEP
B. Necessary Supports
C. Questions to Ask About Paraprofessionals or Teacher’s Assistant
Chapter 5: Behavior Programming in Middle School
A. Behavior Analysis
B. Positive Behavior Systems
C. Reactive/Crisis Plans

Chapter 6: Academic Issues of Middle School Students
A. Middle School Academic Environment
B. Functional Curriculum vs. Academic Curriculum
C. Academic Modifications
D. Diplomas
E. Foreign Language Requirement
F. Block Scheduling
G. Teacher Expectations
H. Academic Intensity
I. Homework Issues and Family Incentive Program
J. Student Progress Reports
K. Attendance Issues and Suspensions
L. Organizational Skills
M. Team Teaching
N. Areas of Strength/Splinter Skills
Chapter 7: Social Programming
A. Peer Tutor Program
B. Social Skills Objectives for the IEP
C. Social Skills Assessment
D. Direct Instruction of Social Skills
E. Choosing a Social Skills Curriculum
F. Student Cliques
G. Credited Peer Programs
H. Extracurricular Activities
I. Friendships
Chapter 8: Collaborative Roles
A. The Program Manager
B. Between Home and School
C. Between Regular Education Teachers
D. Between Special Education and Regular Education Teacher
E. School Administration Support
F. Between Mom and Dad
G. Between School and Community Therapists
H. Between Paraprofessionals and Supervisors
I. Treatment Team Meetings
Chapter 9: Other Programming Issues to Consider
A. Teacher Exhaustion or Burnout
B. Transition to High School
C. Middle School Mentality
D. Dress Code
E. Lockers
F. Changing Classes
G. Working in Groups
H. Budding Sexuality and Raging Hormones
I. Fine and Gross Motor Challenges
J. Sensory Issues
Chapter 10: Let’s Get to Know some Middle School Kids

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.10.2001
Verlagsort	Arlington
Sprache	englisch
Maße	208 x 280 mm
Gewicht	555 g
Themenwelt	Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
ISBN-10	1-885477-84-8 / 1885477848
ISBN-13	978-1-885477-84-2 / 9781885477842
Zustand	Neuware