The Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers

Whether you are the parent of a child on the spectrum or a classroom teacher, this "go to" reference will help you better understand children and teenagers with autism and Asperger's syndrome and give you advice on providing appropriate, sensitive, and effective supports both at home and at school. Internationally known consultant, educator, and advocate Paula Kluth, and contributing author John Shouse (the parent of a young man with autism), offer the most current information available and practical advice on a wide range of topics including:

• Early indicators of autism and tools commonly used to screen and diagnose

• The positive traits often associated with autism

• Modifying the home for a child with autism

• What can be done at school and at home to build social skills and teach organization

• Advocating for a child with autism or Asperger's syndrome

• What educators can do if they think a student is "on the spectrum"

• Building a supportive classroom community

• "Don'ts" for working with students on the spectrum

• Provides vital, accessible information for parents and teachers working with children in the autism spectrum

• Contains a wealth of useful strategies, information, and resources

Presented in a concise, easy-to-read checklist format, The Autism Checklist also contains a wealth of recommended books, websites, vendors, and organizations. The material is organized into the following five sections:

• Section 1: Basic Information on Autism

• Section 2: Checklists for Parents

• Section 3: Checklists for Educators

• Section 4: Effective Support Strategies

• Section 5: Resources for Parents and Educators

By Paula Kluth, with John Shouse. ISBN: 0470434082. 256 pages.