Moyes, Rebecca A

Offers practical, hands-on strategies for teaching social skills to children with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, with a detailed description of the social deficits the children present in the classroom and suggestions for addressing them.

Offers possible explanations for some of the behaviors children with autism may exhibit and offers teachers and parents advice on how to design positive behavior support plans that are both individualized and effective.

Provides parents of children with autism and Asperger's Syndrome with the resources and knowledge needed to get the most out of the school system, explaining special education laws and policies and offering advice for dealing with the many challenges their children face.