This is a comprehensive and current description of research-based methods on teaching students with severe disabilities including students with autism and functional skill needs. A great reference book. Reflects 1997 IDEA in all chapters, particularly those that deal with the topics of transition and families. Adds a chapter on peer/social relationships. Creates and maintains reader interest with effective photographs, vignettes, specific charts, and unique figures/tables. Reinforces its comprehensive research base with current studies. For educators and school administrators.

Product Description: This book has been lauded for its practical strategies to meet the needs of people with the most severe disabilities across the life span. Helpful forms and case studies -- plus an emphasis on self-determination point the way to developing supports that help people who are deafblind, have severe to profound physical and cognitive disabilities, or have serious behavior problems be fully included in the classroom, workplace, and community...read more

Product Description: Book by Brown, Fredda