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As prevalence rates and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) increase, there is a need for all educators to have a basic understanding of the disorder and how to teach affected children. Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educators Partnering with Families introduces, in an accessible manner, the significant body of research and theory in the field of autism within the larger context of understanding the unique socio-cultural dimensions of individuals with ASD and their families. Engaging and user-friendly, Michelle Haney's text provides future educators insight into the complexity and diversity of children with ASD, the wide range of interventions and processes for make decisions about choosing interventions (teaming with parents to provide optimal educational opportunities), and the personal/professional growth that is likely to take place during such a journey.
Transitioning to Adulthood: Promoting Independence and Self-Determination
Transitioning to Adulthood: Promoting Independence and Self-Determination
In this chapter, you will learn about:
- ASD and adulthood.
- Self-determination and human rights.
- Transitioning from high school: the transition plan.
- Adults with ASD and residential choices.
- Employment.
- Postsecondary education.
- Leisure, recreation, and integration into the community.
Asd and Adulthood
ASD is a lifelong developmental disorder with core deficits in language, socialization, and behaviors existing across the life span (Eaves & Ho, 2008; Hendricks & Wehman, 2009; Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, 2011). Prevalence studies estimate that approximately 1% of children in the United States have ASD, which translates to approximately 730,000 individuals 21 years of age or younger (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009; Kogan et al., 2009). Although there are no current prevalence studies for adults with ASD ...
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