The Incredible 5-Point Scale

by Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis

Buron, who teaches students on the autism spectrum and developed an autism spectrum disorders certificate program for educators at Hamline U., and Curtis, a consultant and autism resource specialist at a school district, introduce the five-point scale as a method of teaching social and emotional understanding to students with autism spectrum disorders and similar challenges.

They provide an overview of how to use the scale in different ways; the specifics of 14 scales and scenarios, such as for voice volume, touching and talking, obsessions, being at home, meeting friends, control, and understanding feelings; ideas for scales with individuals with more classic forms of autism; a list of goals and objectives related to uses in individualized education programs; and new material on scales for younger children. 

Includes free downloadable blank scales.

Paperback, 97 pages, ISBN: 9781937473075