{"product_id":"the-asd-nest-model-a-framework-for-inclusive-education-for-higher-functioning-children-asd-9781937473235","title":"The Asd Nest Model: A Framework for Inclusive Education for Higher Functioning Children Asd","description":"\u003cp\u003eCohen (special education  Hunter College  City U. of New York)  who co-developed the ASD Nest program for New York City public schools  and Hough  a coaching consultant for the ASD Nest Support Project at New York U.  offer a guide to this public school program aimed at higher-functioning students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Along with other US education specialists and school psychologists involved in the program  they describe its development to meet the needs of students who are inappropriately placed or receive a lack of supports  and how it helps them function in mainstream settings through reduced class size  co-teaching  targeted goal areas  intervention strategies  a transdisciplinary team approach  preservice training for teachers  ongoing site support  discipline-specific inservice workshops  and home-school connections. They detail the characteristics of these students  admissions criteria  and the admission process and evaluation protocol; the role of collaboration; the use of a three-tier model for intervention  classroom strategies and supports  and Positive Behavior Support; social development  sensory-based  and academic interventions; professional development for staff; challenges to implementation and lessons learned; and outcomes and future perspectives. Annotation 2013 Book News  Inc.  Portland  OR (booknews.com)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651760545845,"sku":"ByrdShop_1937473236","price":35.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781937473235.jpg?v=1781839878","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-asd-nest-model-a-framework-for-inclusive-education-for-higher-functioning-children-asd-9781937473235","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}