One of the most popular, practical, and trusted books on inclusive education, this bestselling guide is now in a fully updated third edition--perfect for K-12 educators teaching the growing number of students on the autism spectrum. Created by Paula Kluth, a former teacher and celebrated inclusion expert who works with teachers and families nationwide, this book gives educators sensitive new ways to see autistic students and instantly useful strategies for teaching and welcoming them in general education classrooms.

Both pre- and in-service educators will find the up-to-date research and ready-to-use tips they need to make schools safe, accessible, and appropriately challenging for learners on the autism spectrum. Drawing on decades of experience, Paula Kluth offers a comprehensive, real-world guide to supporting autistic students--from big-picture guidance on the law, planning, and collaboration to the practical details of classroom arrangement, teaching strategies, and positive behavior supports. With a clear focus on the strengths, gifts, and perspectives of autistic learners, the book prominently features the voices of autistic people and their families and includes their valuable ideas and insights.

A professional resource and textbook that teachers will keep forever, this new edition of "You're Going to Love this Kid!" is the ultimate guide to supporting autistic students and meeting each learner's individual needs in the inclusive classroom.

WHAT'S NEW

• All chapters thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and recommended practices
• More insights from autistic people and their family members
• Engaging new features: learning objectives, bulleted organizers, and all-new discussion questions
• New and updated reproducible materials: includes 20 online forms, student worksheets, planning tools, activities, and checklists
• A new chapter co-author adding expert advice on making classrooms supportive for those with sensory needs
• Identity-first language that reflects the preferences of autistic people
• More graphics, photos, and artwork that illustrate and reinforce key points

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

• values and beliefs that support inclusive schooling
• definitions and characteristics of autism
• respectful partnerships with parents and caregivers
• classroom arrangement and sensory supports
• classroom community and social relationships
• communication tools and considerations
• effective literacy instruction
• respectful and effective responses to behavior
• lesson planning
• co-teaching and collaboration with team members
• federal laws related to special education

Paula Kluth, Ph.D., is one of today's most popular and respected experts on autism and inclusive education. Through her work as an independent consultant and the high-energy presentations she gives to professionals across the country, Dr. Kluth helps educators and families create responsive, engaging schooling experiences for students with disabilities and their peers, too. An internationally respected scholar and author, Dr. Kluth has written or cowritten several books for Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., including "You're Going to Love This Kid!" Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom, Second Edition (2010); Pedro's Whale (2010); From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks: 100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Classrooms (2010); "A Is for All Aboard!" (2010); "A Land We Can Share" Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism (2008); and "Just Give Him the Whale!" 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism (2008).