The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders / Edition 1

by Gary B. Mesibov, Victoria Shea, Eric Schopler

Overview

- Professionals can be trained in the program and its methods

- Translates scientific knowledge so that practitioners and parents can easily understand the current state of knowledge

- Offers strategies that can be tailored to an individual's unique developmental and functional level

- Advises parents on how to become involved in all phases of intervention as collaborators, co-therapists, and advocates.

- Details how the program can be introduced and adapted for individuals of all ages, from preschooler to adult

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306486463
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	12/07/2004
Series:	Issues in Clinical Child Psychology S
Edition description:	2004
Pages:	211
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Dr. Gary B. Mesibov is currently the Director of Division TEACCH. This internationally recognized statewide program is one of a kind in its pioneering approaches to research, service, training, treatment and the education of individuals with autism. Dr. Mesibov also serves as Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, and Clinical Professor, Department of Psychology.

Table of Contents

1. The Origins and History of the TEACCH Program.- 2. Core Values of the TEACCH Program.- 3. The Culture of Autism.- 4. Structured Teaching.- 5. The Theoretical Context of Structured Teaching.- 6. Communication.- 7. Social Skills.- 8. Parents.- 9. Providing Diagnostic Information to Parents.- 10. Preschool Issues.- 11. Adult Services.- 12. Training Issues.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

"Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) is a state wide system for assisting and supporting people with autism spectrum disorders and their families … . The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders is an interesting book in that it provides a comprehensive overview of the approach. Educators and parents can acquire useful information … that will assist their effort to teach and deal with students with autism. The book provides specific intervention strategies for the parents of autistic children." (Fawzy Ebrahim, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 51 (8), 2006)

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