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Mailman Segal Center Autism Disorders Experts Publish Teaching Materials for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Disorders
Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP have published four sets of teaching materials for adolescents and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Each set contains five books and covers experiences that adults are likely to face, as well as what teenagers may face in high school and within the general community.
Each book contains directions on how to use the books and extension activities to implement in teaching situations and at home. For more information, click on each title listed below:
Functional Vocabulary for Activities of Daily Living Adolescent Home
Support your adolescent students with limited language skills by teaching them the vocabulary of their peers. This series uses relevant content and current, colorful photographs guaranteed to make that happen.
Functional Vocabulary for Activities of Daily Living Adolescent Out & About
Prepare your adolescent students with ASD and developmental disabilities for community and after school activities using relevant, age-appropriate vocabulary. Each book uses true-to-life photos and simple stories that help them transition from the classroom to the real world.
Functional Vocabulary for Activities of Daily Living Adult Home
Demystify the vocabulary that forms a part of the daily routines of adults with activities and contexts that are current and age-appropriate. These are perfect for adults with ASD and developmental disabilities.
Functional Vocabulary for Activities of Daily Living Adult Out & About
Fortify adult clients with relevant and appropriate vocabulary so they can participate in their communities. Each book uses true-to-life photos and simple stories that engage adults with ASD and developmental disabilities.
Kabot is the Executive Director of the Autism Institute at Nova Southeastern University and Christine Reeve is a principal in Reeve Autism Consulting. Reeve also teaches doctoral courses in applied behavior analysis at Nova Southeastern University. These materials can be purchased through LinguiSystems at http://www.linguisystems.com/index/home.