Unstuck and On Target!: An Executive Function Curriculum to Improve Flexibility for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
By: and and and and and
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- Synopsis
- For students with autism disorders, problems with flexibility and goal-directed behaviour can be a major obstacle to success in school and in life. But flexibility and goal-setting can be taught just like any other skill, and this how-to-manual equips professionals with simple, real-world ways to help students with ASD develop this critical aspect of executive function. A classroom-based intervention approach for high-functioning students ages 8 - 11, this innovative guide gives special educators and other service providers ready-to-use lessons that promote cognitive and behavioural flexibility in everyday situations, from compromising with peers to handling schedule changes. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of reserachers and front-line professionals, the 27 lessons in Unstuck and On Target!: are tested and proven; reflect the learning style of students with ASD; target specific skills every student needs to learn more effectively and participate successfully in the classroom; free up teacher time; fit easily into any curriculum; and make learning fun. Ready for any professional to pick up and use, this complete guide gives users clear instruction, materials lists, and modifications for each lesson, plus invaluable Teacher Intervention Tips that help general educators reinforce the lessons throughout the school day.
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 249 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781598572032
- Publisher:
- Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 05/30/17
- Copyrighted By:
- Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Science Fiction and Fantasy, Psychology, Education
- Submitted By:
- 170
- Proofread By:
- 170
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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