List Books » I Need Help with School: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Authors: Rebecca A Moyes
ISBN-13: 9781885477989, ISBN-10: 1885477988
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Future Horizons, Inc.
Date Published: April 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Moyes is one of the founders of ABOARD, which provides support and information for families of children with autism and the professionals that work with them.
Specifically written for parents of children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, this guide demystifies special education laws to help them understand their legal rights and the rights of their child. Moyes also addresses such issues as developing a child's social skills, encouraging self-esteem, and dealing with teasing and bullying.
Chapter 1 | To Tell or Not to Tell | 1 |
Chapter 2 | Taking the First Step | 11 |
Chapter 3 | Section 504 Regulations | 33 |
Chapter 4 | Basic Advocacy 101 | 43 |
Chapter 5 | Developing the IEP: Goals and Objectives Specially Designed Instruction | 85 |
Chapter 6 | Supports for Personnel: Supports for Students | 107 |
Chapter 7 | Designing a Social Skills Program | 121 |
Chapter 8 | Teasing and Self Esteem | 143 |
Chapter 9 | What to Do with Problem Behaviors | 159 |
Chapter 10 | What to Do When the Team Can Not Agree | 177 |
Conclusion | 191 |