Kukoff, Zak,

The Autism Ambassadors handbook : peer support for learning, growth, and success / Zak Kukoff. - xviii, 212 pages : portrait ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205) and index.

Foreword by Gary S. Katz
Preface
Part I. The Program
1. Autism And Society Today
2. Typical Students and Autism
3. The Importance of Peer Leadership: What the Research Says
4. Who and What is Autism Ambassadors?
5. What is an Ambassador?
6. Autism Ambassadors at Your School: The Nuts and Bolts of Implementation
7. Curriculum Overview
Part II. The Curriculum
Section 1. Younger/Lower Functioning Students
Pay Attention/ Calm Hands
Being Alone
Logical Sequencing
Passing the Baton
Washing Hands at School
Section 2. Academic/ In Class
Asserting Yourself in Class
Taking Notes
Giving an Oral Presentation in Class
Replacing Classroom Items
Switching Desks
Watching a Video in Class
Writing an Intro Paragraph
Section 3. School Related/ Out of Class
Writing a "Chunk" Paragraph
Writing a Concluding Paragraph
Fire/Emergency Drill
Getting to Class on Time
Organizing Your Time
Finding Favorite Books
Organizing Your Notebook
Study Hall
Section 4. Outing/ Extracurricular
The Bus Class
Trip/ Museum Class
Trip/ Zoo
Interviewing for a High School Job
Section 5. Social
Asking Someone Out on a Date
Cafeteria Etiquette
Cursing and Offensive Language
Explaining Your Diagnosis to Friends
Finding Friends at Lunch
Finding Favorite Popular Music
Joining a Club at School
Making a Plan
School Dance
Section 6. Sports
Playing Football
Playing Soccer
Playing Tag
Playing Tetherball
Part III. Appendices
Parent Letter
Frequently Asked Questions
Questionnaire
Evaluation Tool
About the Author

9781452235257 1452235252

2013387558

016328946 Uk


Autistic children--Education--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Peer teaching--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Autistic children--Education.
Peer teaching.


Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LC4717 / .K85 2013

371.94 KUK