Seven keys to unlock autism : making miracles in the classroom / Elaine Hall and Diane Isaacs

CONTENT

Part One: Autism
Primer: Autism Through a Different Lens
A Brief History
Inspirational Stories
Autism's

Part Two: The Seven Keys
Key One Set an Intention
Key Two Develop Acceptance and Appreciation Diane s Story of Acceptance
Key Three Understand Sensory Profile
Key Four Follow the Leader
Key Five Include the Child
Key Six Practice and Preparation Make Progress
Key Seven Live Miracle Minded
Conclusion: Opening Doors

Part Three: Appendixes
Appendix A: The Resource Room: Tools for Using the Seven Keys
Primer: Leading Schools of Thought
Autism Organizations
Films
IDEA and IEP
Key One Resources
Key Two Resources
Key Three Resources
Key Four Resources
Key Five Resources
Key Six Resources
Key Seven Resources
Appendix B: Additional Corners of the Resource Room
Environmental Factors
Classroom Set-Up
Proactive Tools
Accommodations
Creating Consistency Across All Environments
Creating a User-Friendly System
Seven Keys to a Smooth IEP
The Greatest Untapped Resource: The Parent

Includes bibliographical references and index.
DVD contains footage of Keys three, four, and five in action.