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Product Description Help make elementary school successful for your student with ASD! Written by an educator and mother of two children with autism spectrum disorder, this resource is comprised of practical ideas for addressing the academic, behavior, sensory and social needs of elementary-aged children with high-functioning autism. Intended for teachers and parents, specific topics include organizational accommodations, curricular accommodations, developing social skills and making friends, and the importance of home-school communication. This book features evidence-based practices that can be used in inclusive settings by general and special educators, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, and occupational therapists. Forms, checklists, and other visuals make these helpful ideas easy to implement. Review This book is a 'must' for parents and teachers who are living and working with children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. The information is especially practical and useful since the author is both a parent of a child with AS and a teacher. She knows what really works! --Sally Bligh, Director, Bligh Speech Therapy Center Written by a parent and an educator, this practical, easy to read book provides a thorough understanding of this unique population of children and assists teachers and parents as they create accommodations needed to ensure success in elementary school and beyond. --Elisa Gagnon, Asperger Syndrome Teacher Training Project, Author of POWER CARDS As an elementary resource teacher, this much-needed book provided me with helpful ideas for setting up a successful environment for my students with Asperger Syndrome. In fact, the strategies are good for all students, based on sound principles and positive behavioral supports. --Katy Wadman, Learning Center Teacher About the Author Susan Thompson Moore, M.Ed., is an elementary teacher, parent of a child diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS), and owner of a production company that produces programs on special needs - specifically autism and Asperger Syndrome. Drawing from both her professional and personal experience, Susan speaks at national autism and AS conferences, offering practical solutions for academic and social difficulties for children with AS.