Educating Children with Autism
by National Research Council
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Author: National Research CouncilEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-10
ISBN: 0309072697
Number of pages: 324
Publisher: National Academies Press
Book Reviews of Educating Children with Autism
Book Review: Absolutely Essential Reading
Summary: 5 Stars
The National Research Council is actually a sub-organization of the National Academy of Sciences. This book is absolutely essential for anyone planning to educate a child with autism. The stellar cast of contributing scholars is top flight and the scope of the book and its specific recommendations are essential reading for anyone, especially administrators trying to meet state-of-the-art education standards, working with autistic children. The various sections on the range of issues confronted in serving autistic children can be read independently or from start to finish, although I recommend that the entire book be read completely. The Conclusions and Recommendations are extensive and surprisingly detailed. The references are solid and cover the range of the available information in the legitimate literature.
UPDATE 11/04/03:
I have now had the opportunity to provide workshops on this report and work with professionals in the southeastern US for the past 2 years in making practical sense out of the recommendations. I continue to be amazed at the comprehensive nature of the areas covered and the recommendations. I have had feedback from parents, educators, and professionals that is uniformly positive about the value of this reference as a guide to improving the services to children with ASD.
UPDATE 8/16/05:
This continues to be the touchstone for what works, what doesn't, and how people should approach treatment and evaluations for children on the autism spectrum. I recently presented its contents at an advocacy workshop and I remain amazed at how few people are aware of this work - let alone have not read it. Its the single best source of information on the science available.
Summary of Educating Children with Autism
Autism is a word most of us are familiar with. But do we really know what it means? Children with autism are challenged by the most essential human behaviors. They have difficulty interacting with other people - often failing to see people as people rather than simply objects in their environment. They cannot easily communicate ideas and feelings, have great trouble imagining what others think or feel, and in some cases spend their lives speechless. They frequently find it hard to make friends or even bond with family members. Their behavior can seem bizarre. Education is the primary form of treatment for this mysterious condition. This means that we place important responsibilities on schools, teachers and children's parents, as well as the other professionals who work with children with autism. With the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975, we accepted responsibility for educating children who face special challenges like autism. While we have since amassed a substantial body of research, researchers have not adequately communicated with one another, and their findings have not been integrated into a proven curriculum. "Educating Children with Autism" outlines an interdisciplinary approach to education for children with autism. The committee explores what makes education effective for the child with autism and identifies specific characteristics of programs that work. Recommendations are offered for choosing educational content and strategies, introducing interaction with other children, and other key areas. This book examines some fundamental issues, including: how children's specific diagnoses should affect educational assessment and planning; how we can support the families of children with autism; features of effective instructional and comprehensive programs and strategies; how we can better prepare teachers, school staffs, professionals, and parents to educate children with autism; and what policies at the federal, state, and local levels will best ensure appropriate education, examining strategies and resources needed to address the rights of children with autism to appropriate education. Children with autism present educators with one of their most difficult challenges. Through a comprehensive examination of the scientific knowledge underlying educational practices, programs, and strategies, "Educating Children with Autism" presents valuable information for parents, administrators, advocates, researchers, and policy makers.Psychology & Counseling Books
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