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| Acknowledgments | |
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| About the Authors | |
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| Basic Information On Autism and Asperger Syndrome | |
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| Introduction | |
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| What We Know About Autism | |
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| What Do We Mean by the Autism Spectrum? | |
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| Conditions Commonly Associated with Autism | |
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| Positive Traits Associated with Autism | |
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| Early Indicators of Autism | |
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| Autism Myths Versus Autism Facts | |
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| Tools Used in Autism Screening and Diagnosis | |
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| Social Differences | |
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| Communication Differences | |
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| Movement Differences | |
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| Sensory Differences and Sensitivity | |
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| Passions, Interests, and Rituals | |
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| Checklists for Parents | |
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| Introduction | |
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| After Diagnosis | |
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| Sharing the News | |
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| Help for Families | |
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| What Those on the Spectrum Need at Home | |
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| Modifying the Home | |
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| Safety at Home | |
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| Safety in the Community | |
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| Adaptations at Family Events | |
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| Adaptations for Errands and Outings | |
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| Adaptations While Traveling | |
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| Helping Your Child Learn at Home | |
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| Advocating for Your Child | |
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| Checklists for Teachers | |
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| Introduction | |
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| What to Do If You Think a Student is on the Spectrum | |
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| Needs of Students with Autism | |
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| Helpful Habits of Mind for Teachers | |
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| Learning About Autism | |
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| Encouraging Self-Advocacy | |
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| Addressing Student Fascinations and Passions in the Classroom | |
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| Supporting Students Who Seek Perfection | |
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| Supporting Students Who Resist or Refuse to Do Work | |
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| Helping Students Cope with Anxiety | |
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| Building a Supportive Classroom Community | |
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| Creating a Comfortable Classroom | |
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| Giving Clear Directions in the Classroom | |
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| Providing Structure in the Classroom | |
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| Creating Lessons with Students with Autism in Mind | |
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| Creating More Accessible Whole-Class Discussions and Lectures | |
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| Creating Assessments Appropriate for Students with Autism | |
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| Supports and Strategies for Literacy Lessons | |
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| Supports and Strategies for Math Lessons | |
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| Helping Students Manage Homework | |
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| Making Within-School Transitions Easier for Students | |
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| Making School-to-School Transitions Easier for Students | |
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| Preventing Behavior Struggles in the Classroom | |
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| Don'ts for Working with Students with Autism | |
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| Helping Students with Autism Shine | |
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| More Helpful Strategies for Home and School | |
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| Introduction | |
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| To Keep in Mind for Toddlers and Preschoolers | |
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| To Keep in Mind for School-Age Children | |
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| To Keep in Mind for Adolescents and Teenagers | |
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| Possible Members of a Support Team | |
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| Strategies for Encouraging and Facilitating Communication | |
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| Strategies for Supporting Those Without Reliable Communication | |
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| Strategies for Encouraging and Supporting Social Relationships | |
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| Strategies for Building Social Skills | |
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| Addressing Movement Differences | |
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| Addressing Sensory Issues: Visual | |
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| Addressing Sensory Issues: Tactile | |
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| Addressing Sensory Issues: Auditory | |
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| Addressing Sensory Issues: Olfactory | |
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| Strategies for Teaching and Learning | |
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| Promoting and Teaching Organization | |
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| Promoting and Teaching Stress Relief | |
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| Helping Those on the Spectrum Cope with Change | |
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| Addressing Challenging Behavior | |
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| Strategies for Coping in Crisis | |
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| Helpful Resources for Parents and Teachers | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Recommended Videos | |
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| Recommended Books | |
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| Recommended Web Sites | |
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| Recommended Vendors | |
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| Recommended Organizations | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |