Resources for Teachers
There are many amazing resources for teachers of children with autism including curricula, behavior management programs, assessment tools, etc. In this category you will find detailed information about these resources and links to further information. If you have used any of the resources discussed please feel free to comment regarding the successes you’ve had, or any questions you have.
One great curricular resource for social skills training in an integrated setting is “The Incredible Years” developed by Carol Webster-Stratton. This intervention has been studied extensively and is highly effective in helping children with and without disabilities become more socially and emotionally competent. This is quite an expensive curriculum, but it is definitely worth the investment of time and money. There are currently many foundations that will provide grants to non-profit organizations to implement programs such as these (i.e. in your schools) because our nation is lacking in the emphasis on social-emotional development in the younger years.