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"In ""The Classroom and Communications Skills Program: Practical Strategies for Educating Young Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Developmental Disabilities in the Public School Setting"", Megan Ahlers and Colleen Zillich openly share their experience in the classroom and how they developed the CCSP. Created in response to the frustrations of young students attempting to adjust to the classroom, the ""Classroom and Communications Skills Program"" is based on the authors' shared belief that the least restrictive environment is a principle, not a place. It is an idea that teaches us to look at the continuum of service or placement options for children. Brimming with effective ways to facilitate the learning of young children who are non-verbal/limited verbal and not table ready in a public school setting, the program emphasizes the importance of creating a fluid continuum between the child's natural environments, including home and school, to increase the chances for generalizing skills."

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"""Although the thoughtful strategies in this book are designed to assist youth with disability labels, the concepts and approaches can be applied to most learners in inclusive settings. Other positive aspects of this book include an emphasis on integrated therapy in natural environments, attention to the communicative intent of behavior, positive approaches to support behavior and communication, and strategies for goal setting and assessment. Readers will enjoy the many practical examples and clear explanations, along with photos and list of helpful materials and resources. Megan and Colleen are to be congratulated for sharing the ups and downs of their journey and offering thoughtful and effective tips for families and educators in a user-friendly format."" -- Pat Rogan, Ph.D. ""executive associate dean, Indiana University School of Education"""

Although the thoughtful strategies in this book are designed to assist youth with disability labels, the concepts and approaches can be applied to most learners in inclusive settings. Other positive aspects of this book include an emphasis on integrated therapy in natural environments, attention to the communicative intent of behavior, positive approaches to support behavior and communication, and strategies for goal setting and assessment. Readers will enjoy the many practical examples and clear explanations, along with photos and list of helpful materials and resources. Megan and Colleen are to be congratulated for sharing the ups and downs of their journey and offering thoughtful and effective tips for families and educators in a user-friendly format. -- Pat Rogan, Ph.D. executive associate dean, Indiana University School of Education

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Megan Ahlers, M.S., is a school administrator. She received both her undergraduate degree in education and her master's degree in special education from Indiana University. Megan has a combined 27 years in the field of education and has taught children ranging in age from 3 to 22. Her areas of expertise are early intervention, curricula programming, and shaping behavior. Megan has presented at the national, state, and local levels on autism, positive behavioral support, and other effective programming for students who are nonverbal, limited verbal, and/or have limited table readiness skills.

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