Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome

Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a disorder in the autism spectrum, and students with AS suffer from similar, though milder, symptoms as students with autism.  Classroom teachers who are responsible for planning for and teaching students with AS generally have not been provided the skills and knowledge to do so.  Crafting and implementing education plans for students is nearly impossible without a clear understanding of the disorder, or clearly defined instruction methods and strategies.  Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome provides important strategies in teaching children and youth diagnosed with AS.  This essential resource for teachers and other educators presents research-based, instructional, behavioral, and environmental strategies for teachers, including: Adaptations for success in general education settings, Environmental modifications, including visual supports and organizational strategies, Technology accommodations, Transition Planning, Emotional, behavioral, and social supports.  Children and youth with AS are often misunderstood.  These individuals have great potential that frequently remains unrealized because the modifications they requires to be successful are not made.  By using the practical strategies in this guide, however, educators can at last effectively meet the needs of students with AS.