Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism: Promoting Language, Learning, and Engagement (XIN Roger 2010) The Early Start Denver Model is the first comprehensive, empirically tested intervention specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers with autism. ESDM’s intensive teaching interventions are delivered within play-based, relationship-focused routines. The manual provides structured, hands-on strategies for working […]
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Embracing Play: Teaching Your Child with Autism
Embracing Play: Teaching Your Child with Autism (XIN Baldi 2000DVD) This DVD is good for parents with a newly diagnosed child, because it shows how to help the child learn how to play. Interactions between people and objects can be very difficult for a child with autism, so this video uses many examples between a […]
The Ziggurat Model: A framework for Designing Comprehensive Interventions for Individuals with High Functioning Autism and Aspergers Syndrome
The Ziggurat Model: A framework for Designing Comprehensive Interventions for individuals with High Functioning Autism and Aspergers Syndrome by Ruth Aspy and Barry Grossman. (XIN Aspy 2007) This book presents a process and framework for designing comprehensive interventions for individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorders. The Ziggurat Model was designed to simplify a […]
Teaching Children with Autism
Teaching Children with Autism by Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel. (XED Koege 1995) Strategies for initiating positive interactions and improving learning opportunities are included in this book which provides information on how children with autism learn. It discusses behavioral characteristics of autism, available intervention methods, and key topics such as spontaneous language, over-selectivity, […]
COACHING COMPREHENSION CREATING CONVERSATION: Nurturing Narratives Story-based language intervention for children with language impairments…such as autism spectrum disorders
COACHING COMPREHENSION CREATING CONVERSATION: Nurturing Narratives Story-based language intervention for children with language impairments… such as autism spectrum disorders by Lauren Franke Psy. D., CCC-SLP. (XCM Frank 2011) Due to the importance of understanding and telling stories for all children, Nurturing Narratives was developed as a story-based language intervention for children. The model emphasizes comprehension, […]
Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Supporting children & adults with complex communication needs
Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Supporting children & adults with complex communication needs by David R. Beukelman & Pat Mirenda. (XCM Beuke 2005) This textbook presents a life-span approach to improving the lives of children and adults who have severe communication disorders due to autism, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, or sensory impairments. Step-by-step intervention […]
Functional Assessment
Functional Assessment by Lynette K. Chandler and Carol M. Dahlquist. (XBM Chand 2010) The comprehensive, practical treatment of functional assessment addresses preschool through high school levels, regular education and self-contained classroom settings, and special and regular student populations. Its strong use of vignettes and open-ended case studies promotes problem solving among readers as they identify […]
Building Positive Behavior Support Systems in Schools
Building Positive Behavior Support Systems in Schools by Deanne A. Crone and Robert H. Horner. (XBM Crone 2003) This book focuses on developing and implementing team-based support plans for the one to five percent of students who require intensive, individualized behavior assessment and intervention. Field-tested procedures are described that enable the practitioner to evaluate student […]
Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism
Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, and Richard Foxx. (XBM Green 2001) This book provides information on the effectiveness of treatments for autism and emphasizes that interventions must be backed by credible research. Pp. 121. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Communication- Based Intervention for Problem Behavior: A User’s Guide for Producing Positive Change
Communication- Based Intervention for Problem Behavior: A User’s Guide for Producing Positive Change By Edward G. Carr. (XBM Carr 1994) Understanding why individuals engage in problem behavior is the first step toward developing effective interventions–and this user-friendly guide will help you do both. First, you’ll get a primer on understanding challenging behaviors and learn how […]