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 Designing
Comprehensive Interventions for Individuals with High-Functioning Autism
and Asperger Syndrome: The Ziggurat Model by Ruth Aspy, Ph.D. and
Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D.
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978-1934575093
November 2007
Book Description
The Ziggurat Model
is unique. It is simple to use while being comprehensive and thorough.
While it is easy to find volumes of information describing specific interventions,
it is difficult to find information on how to develop an intervention
plan. This textbook presents a process and framework for designing comprehensive
interventions for individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorders.
Recent trends in special education law emphasize the use of scientifically
based research approaches along with a focus on response to intervention
(RTI). Additionally, there is a strong push for incorporating positive
behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) based on a functional behavioral
assessment. The Ziggurat Model is consistent with these practices. While
The Ziggurat Model is designed to address the needs of all individuals
with autism spectrum disorders, the case studies in this textbook focus
on the higher functioning population.
Instructor
Manual
Special Instructor
Manual Features
This instructor manual serves as a companion to the textbook and includes
the following features for instructors' use:
Chapter Highlights
Main points of each chapter provide a refresher prior to reviewing case
study reminders, recommendations for in-class activities, project ideas,
paper topic ideas, Power Point™ presentations, chapter tests, and
the comprehensive exam.
Case Study Reminders
Reminders to generate case studies or real-life stories based on instructors'
professional and personal experiences aid in enhancing instructor-student
enthusiasm and engagement.
Recommendations for In-Class Activities
Suggestions for in-class activities related to each chapter assist instructors
in incorporating active learning in their courses.
Project Ideas
Suggested project ideas save instructors planning time - whether an assignment
at the beginning of the semester, a semester-long project, or project
relevant to a specific chapter.
Paper Topic Ideas
Suggested topics for student papers provide instructors with ideas as
they develop course assignments.
On
the Accompanying CD-Rom:
Chapter
Power Point™ Presentations
Text-based Power Point™ presentations highlight the main points of
each chapter. Instructors may add the slide design of their choice to
each presentation and modify slides as they wish. Power Point™ slides
are reproducible for educational purposes in an instructor's course only.
Chapter Tests
Printable tests are included for each chapter. Instructors may modify
these as they wish. The tests may be shared with students (a) as a self-check
of their knowledge and understanding of a chapter's material, (b) as a
study guide, or (c) as an in-class test or quiz. Tests are reproducible
for educational purposes in an instructor's course only.
Comprehensive Exam
The comprehensive exam includes questions designed to evaluate students'
overall understanding of the material that comprises the framework for
developing comprehensive intervention plans presented in this textbook.
Instructors may modify the exam as they wish. The exam may be reproduced
for educational purposes in an instructor's course only.
Student
Textbook
Learner Objectives
Learner objectives at the beginning of each chapter allow for a preview
of the chapter's content, as well as what information readers are expected
to understand and be able to explain after reading the chapter.
Vocabulary
Terms in grey boldface within each chapter serve as at-a-glance reminders
of key vocabulary. The definitions for these terms are also included in
the cumulative glossary in the Appendix.
Chapter Summary
Main points listed at the end of each chapter help readers recall the
main points discussed.
Chapter Review Questions
Questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to check their understanding
of and ability to explain the information discussed. The review questions
may also be used as a study guide when preparing for tests and/or exams.
Chapter Review Answers
Answers to chapter review questions are presented in the Appendix for
easy confirmation of the reader's own answers.
Glossary
An alphabetical listing of all vocabulary terms included in grey boldface
within individual chapters offers a quick reference for review.
Related Courses
This textbook is appropriate
for undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, psychology,
social work, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy, including
classes on:
- Social communication
for individuals with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and/or related disabilities
- Social skills
for individuals with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and/or related disabilities
- Methods of autism,
Asperger Syndrome, and/or related disabilities
- Consultation
- Special topics
- Independent study
- Additional Applications
- Professional development
(e.g., statewide workshops, school inservices)
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