Autism and Inclusive Education

A Guide for Teachers, Practitioners and Parents

Chandra Lebenhagen

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2024
• ISBN:
  9781040086001
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Index: Psychology

This handbook provides educators and school practitioners with a practical resource to successfully support speaking and non-speaking autistic students in K–12 school settings.

Each chapter discusses an approach founded on current research on the self-reported school priorities of autistic students, which historically have been overlooked in research and education. Incorporating the views and experiences of autistic students promotes the use of human-rights-centered pedagogies and ensures that evidence-based practices are both ethical and effective in supporting the learning and well-being success of autistic students. The informative content challenges assumptions of normative ability and highlights opportunities where evidence-based practices to support autistic students can be used alongside inclusive best practices to improve the educational experiences of all students.

This handbook's flexible and easy-to-use design can be used in its entirety or as a reference tool for school practitioners, teachers, and parents.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements
• List of Contributors
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 The Self-Reported School Priorities of Autistic Students
• Chapter 3 Evidence-Based Practices to Support Autistic Children and Youth
• Chapter 4 Communication
• Chapter 5 Connection
• Chapter 6 Classroom Environment
• Chapter 7 Curriculum
• Chapter 8 Collaboration
• Chapter 9 Re-Conceptualising Problem Behaviour
• Chapter 10 The Future of Inclusive Education
• Index