Product Description

Children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism have great potential, but all too often their abilities are not realized. Simple Strategies That Work! provides effective approaches and strategies that teachers can take to help their student with AS/HFA on the road to success. The book also discusses problems that may arise in the inclusion classroom and how educators can make even small adjustments to accommodate their students with autism, while not interfering with standard classroom routines.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51196 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 40 pages

Review
"Simple Strategies" is an excellent resource for any teacher, regardless of level or specialization. -- Kristen E. Hagen, elementary teacher and educational consultant

"Simple Strategies" is an excellent resource for any teacher, regardless of level or specialization. --Kristen E. Hagen, elementary teacher and educational consultant

"Simple Strategies" is an excellent resource for any teacher, regardless of level or specialization. -- Kristen E. Hagen, elementary teacher and educational consultant

"Simple Strategies" is an excellent resource for any teacher, regardless of level or specialization. --Kristen E. Hagen, elementary teacher and educational consultant

Meeting AS/HFA students' needs as a classroom teacher is challenging, but this book makes the job easier. -- Nancy Hildreth, middle school teacher, Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Catholic School

Meeting AS/HFA students' needs as a classroom teacher is challenging, but this book makes the job easier. --Nancy Hildreth, middle school teacher, Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Catholic School

The secret is in its simplicity. Use as a training guide for school staff working with students with AS/HFA. -- Kari Dunn Buron, autism resource specialist, author of "When My Worries Get Too Big!" and co-author of "The Incredible 5-Point Scale"

The secret is in its simplicity. Use as a training guide for school staff working with students with AS/HFA. --Kari Dunn Buron, autism resource specialist, author of "When My Worries Get Too Big!" and co-author of "The Incredible 5-Point Scale"

Meeting AS/HFA students' needs as a classroom teacher is challenging, but this book makes the job easier. -- Nancy Hildreth, middle school teacher, Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Catholic School

Meeting AS/HFA students' needs as a classroom teacher is challenging, but this book makes the job easier. --Nancy Hildreth, middle school teacher, Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Catholic School

The secret is in its simplicity. Use as a training guide for school staff working with students with AS/HFA. -- Kari Dunn Buron, autism resource specialist, author of "When My Worries Get Too Big!" and co-author of "The Incredible 5-Point Scale"

About the Author
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., writes and speaks internationally on Asperger Syndrome and autism. The author and co-author of numerous publications, Myles’ recent books include Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome: Strategies for Success in Inclusive Settings, The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations, One-A-Day Calendar: Hidden Curriculum – Items for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations, Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success, Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues, Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World, This is Asperger Syndrome, and Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. Diane Adreon, M.A., is associate director of the University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities. Ms. Adreon has presented nationally and internationally on high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. Ms. Adreon is the co-author (with Myles) of Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (2001 winner of the Autism Society of American Literary Achievement Award). She serves on the editorial boards of Focus on Autism & Developmental Disorders and Intervention in School & Clinic. Dena Gitlitz, a woman with autism, is a writer, artist, and speaker, who presents nationally on autism and Asperger Syndrome. Her unique perspective addresses thought processes, sensory sensitivities, common challenges, and support strategies. She serves on the professional advisory board of MAAP Services Inc., and the Autism Society of the Palm Beaches.

Customer Reviews

It really goes straight to the point!
This book is a great starting point and a good strategy reminder for any teacher, but especially for teachers that don't not have any experience teaching students with Asperger syndrome or High-Functioning autism. (Although it could be applied to any student in many different settings and at any age!). The content of the book in divided in 10 useful simple strategies. Each strategy is presented with an example and the reasons why it is important to use it. I would also recommended it to parents that need to give an orientation to the teachers of their sons or daughters.

A great book for teachers!
This is a very user friendly book for busy teachers and other school staff who advocate for children with Asperger Syndrome and related disabilities of all ages. The book outlines ten areas that must be addressed and provides excellent information and strategies for each area. This book could be used to guide training for school staff working with students with AS/HFA.

Helpfull teachers resourse
I love this resourse it had a lot of great ideas. My suggestion would be to read it before you give it to you educators and pick and choose what you think might work for you child. They were a lot of ideas using many different tackics and some will work better for some children then others. I did love the ideas and suggestions.