
Emphasizing strengths rather than weaknesses, the provider must plan activities for even preschoolers with functional adult goals taking priority. This booklet suggests possible goals and specific short term activities in self-care, personal management, home care, social and leisure, and work. 11 pp.
Each of us has a strong need for companionship and relationship with others. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders share those feelings. They want friends and relationships but the social aspect of their life is one of their greatest challenges. In this video, individuals discuss the various social difficulties they experience, such as being bullied, missing social cues, and following and maintaining conversations. Strategies for supporting social interactions are highlighted.
As the number of individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder increases, so does the need for appropriate services and educational programs. This need is particularly critical for young children. Written for both family members and professionals, this publication describes the key components of an effective early intervention program for young children with an autism spectrum disorder and provides practical recommendations for implementing those components. 40 pp.
For anyone interested in autism awareness. Provides short concise information describing autism, diagnosis, needs of the person with autism from diagnosis through adulthood. Information on the Autism Society of America (ASA) chapters in Indiana are listed in the back, along with a description of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism and suggested books to look for in the local library. 17 pp.
This booklet discusses comments that are often made about individuals with autism by people who do not understand the disorder. After each comment, an explanation is provided based on the understanding of autism; then some possible helpful responses for each comment are listed. The intent of the booklet is to help a wide audience be able to respond to individuals with autism in more supportive ways. 36 pp.
This publication walks through the job development process from profiling through negotiating workplace supports with a potential employer. Within each step of the job search there are a number of opportunities for the person with autism or another disability to become actively involved in the job search process. This publication offers some strategies to involve a person with autism or another disability in his or her own job search. 22 pp.
These booklets are an update of chapters from the original sourcebook, Teaching Social and Leisure Skills to Youth with Autism (1981). The need and general strategies for teaching social interaction skills and social communication skills are discussed briefly, then a sample of objectives with a rationale, lead-up and modification ideas, teaching procedures, motivation, precautions, and related objectives for each objective are presented. 31 pp.
These booklets are an update of chapters from the original sourcebook, Teaching Social and Leisure Skills to Youth with Autism (1981). The need and general strategies for teaching social interaction skills and social communication skills are discussed briefly, then a sample of objectives with a rationale, lead-up and modification ideas, teaching procedures, motivation, precautions, and related objectives for each objective are presented. 32 pp.
This sourcebook covers the circular process in successful community-based teaching, emphasizing the needs of the person with autism and the philosophy of community integration. Practical consideration for assessing student and family interests and needs, community resources, and students in community sites are included. 117 pp.
This publication describes the distinction between tangible objects and tangible symbols, the characteristics of tangible symbols, the use of tangible symbols as comprehension aids for schedules, sequences and choice displays, and the role of tangible symbols as representation for augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) message displays. It assumes some basic familiarity with the above topics. 37 pp.
Autism is a word that conjures many images in the minds of the general public, and that is understood in various ways by family members and professionals. To help us understand what it truly means to have an autism spectrum disorder, it is important to listen to individuals with this diagnosis. This video provides general information about autism spectrum disorders with the hope of increasing overall awareness, especially about those with high-functioning autism/Asperger’s syndrome....
Understanding the communication demands of WH questions such as Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How is challenging for many individuals with autism spectrum disorders and for others with language difficulties, such as those with Down Syndrome. Speech language pathologists will want to explore this new screening test for verbal students and gather ideas for facilitating WH question acquisition within the classroom and other settings. In addition to the test, the publication describes the...