Collaborative model for promoting competence and success for students with ASD /
<p>Rising numbers of young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders means more students with ASD entering pre-school and the elementary grades. For these young learners, individualized instruction toward measurable goals is crucial to effective education. The COMPASS program-Collabora...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, MA
Springer US
2012.
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| Summary: | <p>Rising numbers of young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders means more students with ASD entering pre-school and the elementary grades. For these young learners, individualized instruction toward measurable goals is crucial to effective education. The COMPASS program-Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders-has been developed to improve outcomes for these students in the unique context of their lives. </p><p> <i>Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success for Students with ASD</i> builds consulting and ASD knowledge competencies while working with families and teachers in a systematic, empirically supported consultation program. The book offers a framework for individualized assessment and program planning based in students' life experiences along with family and teacher input. At the same time, its two-tiered consultation/coaching strategy is designed to minimize the setbacks that occur even in optimal family and classroom situations. Protocols, scripts, forms, and case examples are included for a complete guide to facilitating successful learning. </p><p><p>Featured in the text:</p><p><ul><li>Theory and rationale behind COMPASS.</li><li>Self-evaluation tools for assessing core skills and competencies.</li><li>Guidelines for writing effective Individual Education Programs and the COMPASS Action Plan.</li><li>Detailed instructions for implementing Action Plans and monitoring progress.</li><li>Case studies of the COMPASS program in real-life situations. </li><li>A complete kit of forms, scales, and checklists. </li></ul><p>Practitioners working with children with ASD, particularly in child and school psychology, special education, rehabilitation, social work, speech pathology, and developmental psychology, will find in <i>Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success for Students with ASD </i>a consultation model that empowers teachers, families, and above all, students.</p> |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (XXVII, 273 pages) 32 illustration. digital. |
| ISBN: | 9781461423324 |