inclusive education

Presents ways to include students with autism spectrum disorders in general education settings, includes reproducible worksheets and forms.

Offers parents and teachers of children with autism practical advice on how to help children succeed in school and overcome the challenges autism causes in the classroom.

An introduction to inclusionary education for students with autism, covering assistive technology, parent collaboration, teaching social skills, and behavioral interventions.

"A resource guide designed to help teachers, administrators, students and parents incorporate the practice of Circles into the everyday life of the school community... offers comprehensive step-by-step instructions for how to plan, facilitate, and implement the Circle for a variety of purposes within the school environment. It describes the basic process, essential elements and a step-by-step guide for how to organize, plan, and lead Circles. It also provides over one hundred specific lesson plans and ideas for the application of Circles in the following areas of school life: learning and establishing a Circle practice; establishing and affirming community norms; teaching and learning in Circle; building connection and community; promoting social-emotional skills; facilitating important but difficult conversations; Working together as adults; engaging parents and the wider community; developing students as leaders in peer Circles; [and] using Circles for restorative discipline"--Amazon.com.

"... reflects the quickly changing educational landscape while clearly articulating and preserving the foundations and non-negotiables of this service delivery option ..."--Back cover.

Contains guidance and tips for teacher paraprofessionals working in inclusive classrooms, discussing collaboration, competence, providing social, academic, and behavioral support, and other related topics.