Introduction

Part 1: What You Need to Know about Autism Spectrum Disorders

Chapter 1 What is Autism?

Chapter 2 More about Autism Spectrum Disorders

Chapter 3 What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorders?

Chapter 4 The Impact of Autism on the Family

Chapter 5 What Treatments are Used for Children with Autism?

Part 2: The Student in Your Classroom

Chapter 6 Educational Placements

Chapter 7 Getting Started

Chapter 8 Cognition and Motor Issues

Chapter 9 Language Issues

Chapter 10 Academics

Chapter 11 Social Skills

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Behaviors in the Classroom

Chapter 13 The Balancing Act

Chapter 14 Case Studies of Success and Failure

Chapter 15 Myths and FAQs about Autism

References

Resources

Index