Real Life, Real Progress for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Successful Generalization in Natural Environments

Whalen, Christina PhD

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Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Brookes, Paul H.
ISBN:	1-55766-954-6 (1557669546)
ISBN-13:	978-1-55766-954-4 (9781557669544)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	04/09
Weight:	1.00 Lbs.
Pages:	235
Subject Class:	EDU (Education)
Doody Star Rating:	5
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.

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Abstract:

Generalization is the key to effective autism intervention when children can apply new skills across settings, they'll make broad, long-term improvements in behavior and social communication. The first how-to guide to generalization is finally here! Practical and reader-friendly, this is the book that helps professionals take today's most popular autism interventions to the next level by making generalization an integral part of them. Pre-K Grade 8 special educators, early interventionists, SLPs, and other professionals will enhance six widely used autism intervention models (Pivotal Response Training, Discrete Trial Instruction, PECS, Social StoriesTM, Computer-Assisted Intervention, and JumpStart Learning-to-Learn) with specific, evidence-based generalization strategies and dozens of activities from top autism authorities. Readers will learn how to provide positive, supportive parent education, weave generalization strategies into every phase of intervention planning, modify generalization strategies for different settings, and assess the effectiveness of generalization strategies at multiple stages of instruction. Case studies and vivid examples bring the strategies to life in every chapter, and forms and checklists help professionals plan interventions, track children's goals, and monitor their progress toward generalization. With this urgently needed guide to one of the most important facets of autism intervention, readers will help children generalize social behaviors and communication skills and ensure better lives and brighter futures.