Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is a must-have resource for teachers or childcare providers who suspect a child may have autism. By offering a straightforward discussion of the characteristics and challenges of autism, this book enables educators to decipher the jargon related to the disability, recognize the ways in which children with autism relate to the world, set up a proactive preschool environment, teach life skills, manage behavior, encourage communication, teach social skills and work with families. Each chapter contains specific classroom strategies and equips teachers to encourage learning and growth in their autistic students.