What is autism? -- What makes a successful education program for children with a diagnosis of ASD? -- What is ABA? -- How can ABA principles be implemented in education programs? -- Creating an evidence-based classroom -- Strategies for addressing the major characteristics of ASD in the classroom -- Putting it all together

The authors look at ways teachers can apply best practices for teaching special needs students, offering field-tested ideas for teachers to implement, covering topics such as managing difficult behaviors, teaching social skills, addressing communications difficulties, creating schedules, and organizing the classroom. This book includes a detailed section on using applied behavior analysis, providing practical examples for teachers to employ in their own classrooms in order to modify student behaviors and increase learning