About the Author

ix

Foreword   Eugene Marcus

xi

Preface

xiii

Acknowledgments

xvii

1

Defining Autism

1

2

Understanding Inclusive Schooling

23

3

The Role of the Teacher

43

4

Connecting with Families   With Eileen Yoshina

57

5

Creating a Comfortable Classroom

73

6

Friendships, Social Relationships, and Belonging

97

7

Building Communication Skills, Competencies, and Relationships

117

8

Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism   With Kelly Chandler-Olcott

145

9

Rethinking Behavior

189

10

Inclusive Pedagogy

221

11

Teaching Strategies   With Christi Kasa-Hendrickson

249

12

Collaboration and Cooperation in the Inclusive School

281

Bibliography

309

Appendix

Discussion Questions

329

Index

335