You're Going to Love This Kid!

Teaching Autistic Students in the Inclusive Classroom, Third Edition

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.


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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, this book offers a comprehensive guide to supporting autistic students—from big-picture guidance on the law, planning, and collaboration to practical details of classroom arrangement, teaching strategies, and positive behavior supports.

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

Reviews

Kate McGinnity, Co-author of Walk Awhile in My Autism and Lights, Camera, Autism

*"Paula Kluth’s superb book is a must for every professional, family member, and individual with autism. Current, thoughtful, sensitive, and creative beyond imagining with practical, time-saving resources." *

Mary Falvey, Emeritus Professor, California State University, Los Angeles

*"If you are looking for resources on how to successfully include students on the autism spectrum, this book is your guide, full of practical strategies that are well researched." *

Barry M. Prizant, author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

*"Dr. Paula Kluth has long been a champion for respectful, effective, and student-centered educational approaches in inclusive settings." *

Jennifer Spencer-Adams, Assistant Superintendent, West Linn-Wilsonville School District

*"A must read for all educators. Centering in strengths is a true game changer." *

Judy Endow

*"The practical helpfulness—from the big, broad, complicated idea of explaining ramifications of the law to the everyday nuts and bolts of setting up an accessible classroom to provide inclusive access—is quite evident." *

Cheryl Jorgensen, Ph.D., Inclusive Education Consultant and Author

*"If books in the field of education were eligible for the Pulitzer Prize, this one would be a winner." *

Nicole Eredics, M.Ed.

*"Paula Kluth does it again! Just when you think it couldn’t get better, Paula gives us even more inclusive strategies, tips, resources, and insight into supporting autistic students in the classroom." *

Authors: Paula Kluth Ph.D., Paula Aquilla, Kelly Chandler Olcott, Christi Kasa Hendrickson Ph.D., Eileen Yoshina