Ruth Aspy, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and author. She
specializes in assessment and intervention for individuals with
autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Aspy is co-creator of the Ziggurat
Model and speaks nationally on this and other topics. She has
experience in both clinical and school settings.
Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who
specializes in assessment and intervention for individuals with
autism spectrum disorders. He provides assessment and consultation
services in the public schools as well as staff development. Dr.
Grossman is an author and speaks nationally. He co-created the
Ziggurat Model, which has been adopted at district- and statewide
levels.
A practical and helpful book that provides a comprehensive approach
to intervention for more able individuals with autism and Asperger
Syndrome. The book is enhanced by the use of cases and diagrams and
has a practical orientation. It will be of great benefit to
professionals and parents alike." —Fred R. Volkmar, MD, director,
Child Study Center, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry,
Pediatrics and Psychology, Yale University School of Medicine;
Chief, Child Psychiatry, Children's Hospital at Yale New Haven.
"With the Ziggurat Model of Intervention, Drs. Aspy and Grossman
have synthesized the research on program planning and functional
behavior assessment into a useful and user-friendly decision model
leading to the development of truly comprehensive, functionally
determined educational and behavior support plans. Highly
recommended." —Peter F. Gerhardt, EdD, president, Organization for
Autism Research
"Comprehensive and well-researched, but also understandable and
accessible, the ZM addresses the multi-faceted needs of children
with AS and HFA in the school setting. Its very premise is that
while there are commonalities, the characteristics of autism impact
every student differently. This program is ingenious in that it
creates an individualized plan and a framework in which to
implement it. It is a well-oiled mechanism that smooths the
wrinkles out of the school day for every child. In addition, as a
parent it's exciting for me to think of the multitude of ways we
can further use the information we gain about our kids through, for
example, using the UCC (Underlying Characteristics Checklist). The
ZM is not merely a support system, but a celebration of what is
unique about our kids on the spectrum and a springboard for their
future." —Kristi Sakai, mother of three with Asperger Syndrome and
author of Finding Our Way!
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