"This book focuses on the techniques that can be used by classroom teachers in order to assist students with autism spectrum disorders to be successfully integrated into the classroom to optimize their learning opportunities. The authors, both neuropsychologists who have worked extensively in the area of autism, have gathered their experience and best practices to provide basic information on autism and methods for teaching that will optimize the learning experience for each child.

Offering clear, concise information on autism spectrum disorders causes, treatments, and impact on family members, the information is presented in a conversational tone with emphasis on the positive outcomes that can occur with purposeful techniques to aid the autistic child. Written at a professional level, there is an index which redirects the reader to the appropriate definition.

Techniques discussed include the use of visual supports, adapting classroom homework, strategies to improve language, reading and math skills, and handling challenging behavior. Integrating the special needs child is also balanced with the needs of the rest of the members of the class. Special emphasis is placed on attention, memory, organization and motor skills and adaptive techniques to help the austistic child to optimize the learning experience. An inclusive book of resources including websites, books, organizations, and support groups is included. This book offers strategies for teachers as well as family members who have an autistic child to offer specific interventions that would benefit the child both socially and academically."
-CAPHIS Consumer Connection

“Drs. Fein and Dunn provide a handbook that covers all of the hot topics faced by general educators who have students with autism spectrum disorder in their classrooms. Concepts are presented in a user-friendly way, and a generous list of additional resources is provided.”
-Dr. Rebecca Landa, Director, Center for Autism and Related Disorders , Kennedy Krieger Institute, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

“This very comprehensive guide offers teachers clear explanations of all the components related to the education of students with autism. The authors also provide a thorough overview of how autism affects learning styles.”
-Tisha Gonzalez, educational consultant and owner of Building Blox teacher supply store

“A must-read for all teachers. Experts Fein and Dunn take the mystery out of educating children with ASDs by providing comprehensive, practical and user-friendly techniques for the classroom. It will also empower parents to become effective educational advocates for their child.”
-Karen Siff Exkorn, MA, author of The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping and Healing--From A Mother Whose Child Recovered