Full Description
A balance of theory and practice for understanding the full range of curriculum and instructional topics involved in educating individuals with severe intellectual disabilities and autism
In this authoritative guide, leading scholars and researchers present information and evidence-based practices for dealing with the full range of curriculum and instruction for individuals with severe intellectual disabilities and autism. Case studies throughout Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities look at students of various ages and with a variety of disabilities, and each chapter includes an application to a student with autism. The content is presented with citations of supportive research, and evidence-based practices are presented in clearly defined ways to ensure that teachers understand the practices and how to apply them in their own classrooms. The 9th Edition is updated with new evidence-based research; a new chapter on inclusive education; a new chapter on transition; and more.
Contents
Educating Students with Severe Disabilities:Foundational Concepts and Practices
Fostering Family-Professional Partnerships
Assessment and Planning
Measuring Student Behavior and Learning
Arranging the Teaching Environment
Individualized Instructional Strategies
Creating and Implementing Inclusive Education
Designing and Implementing Individualized Positive Behavior Support
Understanding and Meeting the Health Care Needs of Students with Severe Disabilities
Key Concepts in Understanding Motor Disabilities
Teaching Self-Care Skills
Supporting Peer Interactions, Relationships, and Belonging
Teaching Communication Skills
Teaching Academic Skills
Building Skills for Home and Community
Transitioning from School to Employment and Postsecondary Education
