Multiplication

Gentle Teaching International
A philosophy that facilitates self-determination by fostering loving trusting relationships between people with special needs and their caregivers.
www.gentleteaching.com/

Lessontutor.com - Teaching the Autistic Child
Four articles covering strategies for engaging the autistic child in learning.
www.lessontutor.com/

Teaching Children with Autism
Encompasses a variety of instructional techniques and philosophies for teaching children with autism, plus applicable information for parents and professionals alike.
www.polyxo.com/

ASSERT - Autism Support Services Education Research and Training
Trains special educators in effective teaching methods for students with ASD as well as offering research-based education for children ages 3-5.
sped.usu.edu/

Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention
Behavioral intervention program developed in the Psychology Department of UCLA under the direction of Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas. It is based on extensive clinical experience and more than 35 years of scientific research.
www.lovaas.com/

Pyramid Educational Systems (PECS)
Home site of the Pyramid Education Consultants, the inventors of the Picture Exchange Communication System, a method of using picture symbols to facilitate communication for children with no verbal language.
www.pecs.com/

Talk, Inc.
A non-profit organization dedicated to teaching autistic, apraxic, and severaly language-disordered children to communicate through a curriculum called the Association Method.
www.icantalk.org/

World of Class 5: See How they Learn
Concise definition of autism spectrum disorder as well as information about teaching methods like Applied Behavior Analysis and Picture Exchange Communication Systems. Included are great classroom/home ideas, real work by real kids, and a listing of manufacturers of educational supplies and curricula.
members.aol.com/

Stages Learning Materials
Photographic flash cards and posters to teach basic language and communication skills to individuals with autism and related disorders.
www.stageslearning.com/

Autism How-to
Teaching programs addressing academic, behavioral, communication, readiness, self-care, and social skills needs of autistic people and their caregivers.
www.autism-how-to.com/