Teacher Resources

General guides, manuals and books

  • Building Social Relationships: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Social Difficulties - by Scott Bellini, Ph.D.
  • Educating Children With Autism by National Research Council Helping Children With Autism Learn: A Guide to Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals - by Bryna Siegel
  • Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social & Communication Intervention for Children with Autism - by Kathleem Ann Quill
  • Keys to Success For Teaching Students With Autism - by Lori Ernsperger, Ph. D.
  • Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism - www.Amazon.com
  • Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination - by Pamela J. Wolfberg
  • So You Want To Be A Special Education Teacher - by Jim Yerman
  • Teaching Children With Autism to Mind-Read : A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents - by Patricia Howlin
  • Teaching Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders - www.Amazon.com
  • Teaching Independence & Choice: How to use Photographic & Written Activity Schedules in Autism Intervention - www.pcdi.org/secure/productlisting.asp (Princeton Child Development Institute)
  • Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew - Future Horizons Inc.
  • The Autism Social Skills Picture Book - by Jed E. Baker
  • The New Social Story Book - Illustrated Edition by Carol Gray
  • Thinking About you, Thinking About Me - www.socialthinking.com
  • "Think Social" Curriculum and Worksheets for Teaching Social Thinking and Related Skills - by Michelle Garcia Winner - www.socialthinking.com
  • Visual Strategies for Improving Communication : Practical Supports for School & Home - by Linda A. Hodgdon- http://www.amazon.com
  • You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students With Autism in the Inclusive Classroom - by Paula Kluth

Young Children

  • Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals - by Catherine Maurice
  • Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals -by Sandra L., Ph.D Harris
  • Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children - by Steven Gutstein
  • My Friend with Autism: A Coloring Book for Peers and Siblings - by Beverly Bishop, Craig Bishop

High Functioning Children with Autism

  • Asperger's Syndrome: What Teachers Need to Know - Amazon.com
  • Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents - by Rebecca A. Moyes
  • Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience: Practical Solutions for Academic & Social Difficulties - www.Amazon.com
  • Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome: Strategies for Success in Inclusive Settings - www.Amazon.com
  • Exploring Feelings - Anger - by Tony Attwood
  • Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome - by Rebecca A. Moyes, Susan J. Moreno
  • School Success for Kids with Asperger's Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers - www.Amazon.com
  • Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities - by Brenda Smith Myles, Diane Adreon and Dena Gitlitz
  • Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communications Problems - by Jed E., Ph.D. Baker
  • Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success - by Brenda Smith Myles

IEPs

  • Writing and Implementing an IEP: A Step-By-Step Plan - by Thomas C. Lovitt
  • Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives - by Barbara Bateman
  • Creating a Win-Win IEP for students with Autism - by Beth Fouse

 

Useful Links

Special Education Resources

Educational Materials

Applied Behavioral Analysis

  • TeachTown, Inc. (evidence based treatment alternative for children with autism spectrum disorders) - http://web.teachtown.com/

Speech, Langauge and Communication

  • Academic Communication Associates - http://www.acadcom.com
  • Beyond Play (Early Intervention Products for Young Children with Special Needs) -http://www.beyondplay.com/
  • Different Roads to Learning (Supporting the Autism Community) -http://www.difflearn.com/
  • Linguisystems Speech and Language Materials - http://www.linguisystems.com
  • Michelle Garcia Winner, Center for Social Thinking Inc. - http://www.socialthinking.com/
  • Pyramid Educational Products, Inc. (PECS) - http://www.pyramidproducts.com/
  • Super Duper Educational Materials - http://www.superduperinc.com/
  • Sandbox Learning Education Tools (stories for success) - http://www.sandbox-learning.com/

Math

  • Distar Arithmetic Programs - http://www.shop.vbteachingtools.com
  • Touchmath - http://www.touchmath.com/

Reading

  • Earobics (Multi-sensory reading intervention) - http://www.earobics.com/
  • Edmark Reading Programs - available at enablemart.com
  • Lindamood-Bell Learning Systems - http://www.lindamoodbell.com
  • Mayer-Johnson (Boardmaker software) 1-800-588-4548 - http://www.mayer-johnson.com/

Adaptive and Sensory Materials

Art:

 

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