Empowering Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder : critical decision-making for Quality Outcomes /: critical decision-making for Quality Outcomes. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Amanda Webster, Joy Cumming and Susannah Rowland.
• Other Names: Webster, Amanda A; Cumming, Joy; (Writer on autism spectrum disorders), Rowland, Susannah
• Contents: Foreword; Acknowledgements; Contents; Part I Parents, Effective Practice, and Critical Decision-Making: What do we know; Chapter 1: Effective Practice and Decision-Making for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder; References; Chapter 2: Defining the Problem; 2.1 Introduction: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder; 2.2 Challenges Reported by Parents; 2.2.1 Impact of ASD: Stress Levels; 2.2.2 Engaging with Education Programs; 2.2.3 Planning and Decision-Making; 2.3 Parent Issues, Confidence and Need for Training -- A Recent Study; 2.4 Conclusion; References. Chapter 3: Evidence-Based Practice and Autism Spectrum Disorder3.1 Evidence-Based Practice for Children with ASD; 3.1.1 What Is Evidence-Based Practice?; 3.2 The Importance of Evidence-Based Practice; 3.3 Choosing Practices and Interventions; 3.4 Effective School Practice and Programs for Students with ASD; 3.4.1 Evidence-Based Practice in School Settings; 3.5 Frameworks for Evidence-Based Practice in Inclusive School Programs; 3.6 Conclusion; Appendix A; References; Chapter 4: The Cycle of Learning: A Framework for Decision-Making; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 What Is the Cycle of Learning? 4.3 Developing a Future Vision for Children with ASD4.4 Assessing Strengths, Needs and Interests; 4.5 Setting Goals; 4.6 Implementing Strategies and Instruction; 4.7 Evaluating Learning and Outcomes; 4.8 Pulling It All Together: Using the Cycle of Learning Across Contexts and Environments; 4.9 Conclusion; References; Part II Empowering Parents to Guide their Child's Learning; Chapter 5: Empowering Parents to Create Education Plans for Their Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder; References; Chapter 6: Empowering Parents to Create a Vision for Their Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 6.1 Introduction6.2 What Does the Research Tell Us?; 6.3 What Can Be Done?; 6.3.1 Cara's Story; 6.3.2 Lisa's Story; 6.4 Why Does This Work? Developing a Vision, Priorities and Profile; 6.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 7: Developing Education Plans Within Curriculum Frameworks: Creating Profiles and Goals; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 What Does the Research Tell Us?; 7.3 What Can Be Done? Laurel's Story; 7.4 Why Does This Work? Implications for Practice; 7.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 8: Facilitating Self-Determination Through Education Planning; 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 What Does the Research Tell Us?8.3 What Can Be Done? Sara and Mitchell's Story; 8.4 Why Does This Work? Strategies for Parents to Promote Self-Determination; 8.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 9: Developing Effective Transition Plans; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 What Does the Research Tell us?; 9.3 What can be Done? -- Max and Sheila's Story; 9.4 Why Does This Work? Transition Planning and Strategies in Practice; 9.5 Conclusion; References; Part III Empowering Parents to Advocate for Change; Chapter 10: Systems Advocacy: Facilitating Change at the Systems Level; References.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Springer Science and Business Media Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 370; Education; Children; Adolescence; Social groups; Child psychology; School psychology; EDUCATION -- Essays; EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions; EDUCATION -- Reference; Adolescence; Child psychology; Children; Education; School psychology; Social groups; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9811020841; 9789811020841
• Related ISBNs: 9811020825; 9789811020827
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