Excelling with Autism: Obtaining Critical Mass Using Deliberate Practice introduces a new way to optimize the progress of learners with ASD. Reaching critical mass helps learners apply information in new ways spontaneous generalization.
This book is about doing things differently to positively impact individuals on the spectrum by supporting the development of critical mass in areas that are necessary for successful functioning in home, work, and community using the research-based elements of deliberate practice.
In this book, the four elements of deliberate practice -- developing specific goals, ensuring focus, moving out of the comfort zone, and communicating outcomes -- are applied to teaching social, communication, and daily living skills. Critical mass and the related science of deliberate practice will change the life course of individuals with ASD. Incorporating the elements of deliberate practice is a critical step toward helping individuals with ASD to reach their unlimited potential.
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Critical Mass |
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Chapter 2 Developing Specific and Meaningful Goals |
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Understand Evidence-Based Practices |
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Teach Skills That Are Not Implicitly Learned by Those With ASD |
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Develop Specific Goals Using the Levels of Learning |
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Perceived Probability of Success |
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Value of Achieving the Goal |
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Relationships With Teachers |
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Opportunities to Earn Reinforcers |
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Structured Background Activities |
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Predictability and Placement in the Environment |
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Chapter 4 Communicating Outcomes |
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Providing Immediate and Informative Feedback and Evaluation |
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Chapter 5 Assisting Learners to Move out of Their Comfort Zone |
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Match Ability to Group Size |
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Chapter 6 Changing Outcomes |
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| References |
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| Appendix |
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| Advance Praise |
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| Get Acquainted |
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Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, is president of AAPC Publishing Company. She was the recipient of the Autism Society of Americas Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome (GRASP) Divine Neurotypical Award, American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion, and two-time recipient of the Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Developmental Disabilities Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award. She has written over 250 articles and books on autism spectrum disorder and has made over 1500 presentations all over the world.
Ruth Aspy, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in transdisciplinary assessment and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. She is co-creator of a comprehensive model of intervention.
Kerry Mataya, MEd, is the Executive Director of Bridgeway Services providing individual and group intervention-based services in the areas of social development, problem-solving, perspective taking, academics, self-awareness, behaviour regulation, and executive function.
Hollis Shaffer is a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Shaffer was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome when he was 14-years-old after being misdiagnosed with ADHD for many years. He currently works with Bridgeway Services as an assistant and small group leader during afterschool social groups assisting students with HF-ASD in areas such as conversation, team-building activities, group behaviour, and sports.
