Looking for specialized first, second and third grade level curriculum
for children with autism.  Curriculum should be appropriate for
autistic children with cognitive ability ranging from 7-12 years of
age and expressive language ability around 3 years of age. I need both
EXPRESSIVE language curriculum and ACADEMIC curriculum. Preferably,
the curriculum should have documented scientific research to
demonstrate validity or some legitimate source to validate their
method. (Note: I do not need testing materials or basic discrete trial
ABA programs, like Catherine Maurice.) The children who need the
curriculum are between the ages of 5-12, very smart and have low
verbal ability and are in a public school. I know this is very
specific and may be challenging to meet all of the criteria. Several
sources may be needed to meet these unique needs.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 31 Jan 2003 13:29 PST

Hello cleds,

It sounds like you're very knowledgeable and have already done some
research. Could you tell us more about your findings so we don't
repeat your quest? Any help you can give will improve our search. I
look forward to your clarification.

czh

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 31 Jan 2003 18:03 PST

Hello again cleds,

I’ve spent some time researching your question and I think I have a
pretty good understanding of the difficulties of finding what you
want. You said:

“Preferably, the curriculum should have documented scientific research
to demonstrate validity or some legitimate source to validate their
method.”

My research shows that there are a lot of controversial methods in
treating and educating autistic children. This site from the Surgeon
General reviews and evaluates some approaches.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter3/sec6.html#autism
Please clarify which of the methods listed under the “Treatment”
heading would meet your needs. I'd also like to know if there are
other modalities that fit your requirements.

Also, do you want specific products or would detailed descriptions of
classroom and teaching methods meet your needs?

I look forward to helping you with your search and I’m eager to get
your clarifications so I’ll know how to proceed. Thanks very much.

czh

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Clarification of Question by cleds-ga on 31 Jan 2003 20:55 PST

HI czh-ga,
> I answer you by replying to your email. Then I
> figure out thisway. Sorry for any confusion.
> I pasted your questions below and will answer in caps so you can see
my
> answers.
> Your questions/my answers below:

> Hello again cleds,
> I've spent some time researching your question and I think I have a
> pretty good understanding of the difficulties of finding what you
> want. You said:
> "Preferably, the curriculum should have documented scientific
research
> to demonstrate validity or some legitimate source to validate their
> method."
> My research shows that there are a lot of controversial methods in
> treating and educating autistic children. This site from the Surgeon
> General reviews and evaluates some approaches.
> http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter3/sec6.html#autism
> Please clarify which of the methods listed under the "Treatment"
> heading would meet your needs. I'd also like to know if there are
> other modalities that fit your requirements.
>YES,  I AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH THIS INFO. I AM A BEHAVIOR ANALYST AND
HAVE USED LOVAAS TYPE DISCRETE TRIAL INSTRUCTION AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL
METHODS FOR TEACHING VERY YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM FOR MANY YEARS.
WHILE I AM VERY INTERESTED IN BEHAVIORAL METHODS I DON'T WANT TO LIMIT
The SEARCH TO ONLY BEHAVIOR ANALYTIC METHODS.  FOR EXAMPLE, I AM
INTERESTED IN LEARNING IF TEACCH HAS ANY CURRICULUM AVAILABLE FOR
PURCHASE.

"DIRECT TEACHING" IS A WELL RESEARCHED BEHAVIOR ANALYTIC METHOD I HAVE
CONSIDERED USING AND ADAPTING. HOWEVER, THERE IS SO MUCH INFO ON
DIRECT TEACHING THAT IT IS VERY TIME CONSUMING TO SEARCH THROUGH IT
ALL. I NEED TO KNOW IF IT HAS BEEN USED WITH SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WITH
AUTISM TO TEACH ACADEMICS AND/OR EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE AND WHERE I CAN
BUY CURRICULUM AND RECEIVE TRAINING.
 
I RECEIVED AND EMAIL FROM A COLLEAGUE TONIGHT WHO RECOMMENDED "EDMARK
READING" AND "DISTAR MATH". ANY RESEARCH ON USING THOSE WITH THIS
POPULATION, AND HOW TO BUY IT WOULD BE HELPFUL. THEY COME IN COMPUTER
MODULES BUT I NEED REGULAR CURRICULUM AS WELL SO IT CAN BE INTERACTIVE
W/ A HUMAN BEING.
 
> Also, do you want specific products or would detailed descriptions
of
> classroom and teaching methods meet your needs?  I WOULD PREFER
SPECIFIC PRODUCTS BECAUSE I NEED A CURRICULUM TO FOLLOW FOR SEVERAL
YEARS OF A CHILD'S EDUCATION. IT MAY BE HARD TO FIND SO A LIST OF
CRITICAL SOCIAL/EXPRESSIVE LANGAUGE SKILL TARGETS FOR SCHOOL AGED
CHILDREN WITH AUTISM WOULD APPROPRIATE TOO. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN
RESEARCH PAPERS AND/OR TEACHING METHODS DESCRIBING HOW REGUALR
EDUCATION CURRICULUM HAS BEEN ADAPTED. I HOPE TO AVOID COMPLETELY
REINVENTING THE WHEEL FOR EACH NEW CHILD AND HAVE A GOOD VALID -
TESTED CURRICULUM. THE PRODUCT IS MORE THE GOAL BECAUSE THE SCHOOL I
AM CONSULTING TO, FOR THESE KIDS, HAS NOTHING IN TERMS OF CURRICULUM.
THEY ALSO HAVE DEMANDING PARENTS WHO WANT TO KNOW WHAT I CHOOSE TO
TEACH THEIR CHILDREN AND WHY. (AND SO THEY SHOULD)
 

> I look forward to helping you with your search and I'm eager to get
> your clarifications so I'll know how to proceed. Thanks very much.
> 
> czh
 
THANKS FOR YOU ASSISTANCE WITH THIS. I APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTFUL
QUESTIONS AND I AM VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT YOU FIND.
I AM IN SEMINAR ALL DAY TOMORROW BUT WILL TRY TO CHECK MY EMAIL DURING
BREAKS.
 
BEST,
 
CLEDS

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 31 Jan 2003 22:14 PST

Your clarification helps a lot cleds but it's definitely a tall order.
At least now I know how to make sense of what I've already found. Have
fun at your seminar and I'll dig in and see what I can find.

czh

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Clarification of Question by cleds-ga on 01 Feb 2003 08:46 PST

Hi, 
Yes, I know it's a tall order. (That's why I need the help and chose
100$) Good luck. Printed Curricuum and/or software. If I had some time
I would proably search some journals too. Exceptional Children; The
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities; Journal of Applied
Behavior Analysis to name a few. I know the National Rearsch Council
wrote a book called "Educating Children with Autism." I don't know if
it has any specific curriculum mentioned though.

Good luck to you.

CLEDS

Hello cleds,

Well, that was quite a project. You’re right in saying that there’s an
overwhelming amount of material on autism. I’m surprised that there
isn’t very much for teaching school-age autistic children. Most of the
resources are dedicated to very young children. Nevertheless, I’ve
been able to collect a library of materials that should give you a
good overview of current theories, practices and vendors. I’ve tried
to gather specific products and curricula so you won’t have to
“reinvent the wheel.” I’ve grouped the resources I found under the
headings of your questions. I hope this will give you a good start on
coming up with your proposal to your clients. Please ask for
clarification if any of this is unclear. I wish you well on your
proposal.

czh

==========================================================
Yes,  I am very familiar with this info. I am a behavior analyst and
have used LOVAAS type discrete trial instruction and other behavioral
methods for teaching very young children with autism for many years.
While I am very interested in behavioral methods I don't want to limit
the search to only behavior analytic methods.  For example, I am
interested in learning if TEACCH has any curriculum available for
purchase.

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LOVAAS, TEACCH AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL METHODS
-------------------------------------------

http://www.featbc.org/files/lobby_and_advocacy/education.pdf
Solution to Educating Children with Autism
***** This is a 10 page paper that discusses how to use the Lovaas
Treatment with older children in school settings.

http://www.teacch.com/
Division TEACCH – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

http://www.ideapractices.org/resources/files/factsheets.pdf
US Office of Special Education Programs –Social Skills Instruction
***** This is a 10 page brochure that describes a large spectrum of
behavior intervention programs.

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TEACCH RESOURCES
----------------

http://www.teacch.com
This research model for structured teaching encourages professionals
to understand and assess the characteristics of autism for each child
and then develop instructional curriculum based on that assessment.


"Direct Teaching" is a well researched behavior analytic method I have
considered using and adapting. However, there is so much info on
Direct Teaching that it is very time consuming to search through it
all. I need to know if it has been used with school aged children with
autism to teach academics and/or expressive language and where I can
buy curriculum and receive training.

-------------------------  
DIRECT TEACHING RESOURCES
-------------------------

http://www.adprima.com/direct.htm
Direct Teaching Information
Probably as much as any other "instructional method," direct teaching,
also known as direct instruction, is both misunderstood and at the
same time can be a powerful teaching tool in the classroom.

http://www.autismsolutionsforkids.com/pages/1/index.htm
ABA Intervention Services

====================================================================
I received and e-mail from a colleague tonight who recommended "Edmark
Reading" and "Distar Math". Any research on using those with this
population, and how to buy it would be helpful. They come in computer
modules but I need regular curriculum as well so it can be interactive
w/ a human being.
  
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EDMARK AND DISTAR RESOURCES
---------------------------

http://www.riverdeep.net/products/special_needs/reading_prog.jhtml
The Edmark Reading Program teaches beginning reading and language
development to nonreaders and those who have been unsuccessful using
other programs.

http://www.academic-wholesale.com/enduser/software/riverdeep28.html
Academic Distributing, Inc. supplies computer products to college
campus stores and unaffiliated resellers serving the academic market.

http://www.riverdeep.net/products/special_needs/reading_program/validation_study.pdf
A Review of Validation Studies of Edmark Reading Program

http://teachers.net/mentors/remedial_reading/topic853/5.16.02.11.12.51.html
Does anyone remember the Distar Reading Series used about 20 
years ago?
http://teachers.net/mentors/remedial_reading/topic853/5.16.02.19.12.10.html
Distar is SRA which is now a part of McGraw Hill

http://www.sra4kids.com/
http://www.sra4kids.com/product_info/direct/
Direct Instruction is an approach that works even when all other
programs fail.

=====================================================================

I would prefer specific products because I need a curriculum to follow
for several years of a child's education. It may be hard to find so a
list of critical social/expressive language skill targets for school
aged children with autism would appropriate too. I would be interested
in research papers and/or teaching methods describing how regular
education curriculum has been adapted. I hope to avoid completely
reinventing the wheel for each new child and have a good valid -
tested curriculum. The product is more the goal because the school I
am consulting to, for these kids, has nothing in terms of curriculum.
They also have demanding parents who want to know what I choose to
teach their children and why. (and so they should)

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SOCIAL/EXPRESSIVE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
----------------------------------------------------------

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/k/pecs/se/docs/autism/educate.html
Government of Saskatchewan Web site -- Special Education Unit
Developing the Personal Program Plan 
Instructional Approaches and Classroom Management 
Strategies for Communication Development 
Strategies for Social Skills Training

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/k/pecs/se/docs/autism/autism.html
Government of Saskatchewan Web site -- Special Education Unit
Teaching Students with Autism -- A Guide for Educators
The primary focus is to provide a definition of autism, to describe
the characteristics and implications for instruction, to outline
suggested strategies for instruction and classroom management and to
direct you to additional resources.
***** This is an excellent, detailed and comprehensive document that
addresses methods and techniques for including autistic children in
the classroom.

http://issen.org.uk/
Inclusive Science and Special Educational Needs Pages
These pages aim to facilitate the sharing of good practice and ideas
relating science education for students with special educational
needs.

http://www.proedaust.com.au/details.cfm?number=461
Autism and PDD: Social Skills Lessons
Pam Britton Reese, Nena C. Challenner
Ages: 3-8 years 
Benefits: Your students with special needs CAN have successful peer
interactions. These structured lessons teach the social skills your
students need.

http://www.proedaust.com.au/details.cfm?number=537
Educating Children and Youth with Autism
Strategies for Effective Practice
Richard L. Simpson and Brenda Smith Myles
Inside the book, you'll find best-practices methods written by persons
who have theoretical and research knowledge and experience working in
direct-service settings.

http://www.proedaust.com.au/details.cfm?number=543
Higher Functioning Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism
A Teacher's Guide
Edited by Ann Fullerton With contributions by Ann Fullerton, Joyce
Stratton, Phyllis Coyne, and Carol Gray
This new and comprehensive book provides important insights and
practical strategies for teaching and supporting higher functioning
students with autism in school.

http://www.computhera.com/about.html
CompuThera offers a seven-step gradual discrete approach for teaching
reading. It has been designed for children having trouble learning by
observation alone. It is aimed at visual learners and children whom
traditional classic educational methods cannot motivate. Children with
Autism fit this category; that is why CompuThera will benefit them
most.

==============================================================================

Yes, I know it's a tall order. (That's why I need the help and chose
100$) Good luck. Printed Curriculum and/or software. If I had some
time I would probably search some journals too. Exceptional Children;
The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities; Journal of
Applied Behavior Analysis to name a few. I know the National Research
Council wrote a book called "Educating Children with Autism." I don't
know if it has any specific curriculum mentioned though.

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LITERATURE -- JOURNALS, BOOKS, ARTICLES, WHITE PAPERS
-----------------------------------------------------

http://www.educationarena.com/educationarena/about.html
Education Arena from Taylor & Francis offers journals and books
published in the field of Education and Educational Research. Fee
based with 30 free introductory offer.

http://bob.nap.edu/books/0309072697/html/
Educating Children with Autism (2001)
Full content available online

http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0011/001120/112089eo.pdf
Education of Children and Young People with Autism
This is a 135 page document that provides a comprehensive overview.
While this paper does not offer specific curricula for teaching, it
does include a section on teaching approaches in the instructional
chapters.

http://idea.uoregon.edu/~ncite/documents/math/math.html
Review of High Quality Experimental Mathematics Research is a
synthesis of mathematical research prepared by NCITE for the
California State Board of Education. The research was conducted for
the purpose of identifying mathematics curricular materials and
includes discussions of appropriate materials for special education.

http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/uhs/drl/searchResults.cfm
http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/uhs/drl/index.cfm
Disability Resource Library : Search Results  -- 24 books found for
autism

http://mambo.ucsc.edu/pdf/autism.pdf
Vocabulary Learning in Children with Autism
52 page paper submitted to Journal of Autism and Developmental
Disorders

http://www.autism-resources.com/nonfictiontopics/se.html
Autism Books - Special Education

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EDUCATION STRATEGIES – GENERAL RESOURCES
----------------------------------------

http://www.isn.net/~jypsy/educatio.htm
This is an amazing and comprehensive site.

http://www.proedinc.com/store/index.php
PRO-ED, Inc. is a leading publisher of nationally standardized tests,
resource and reference texts, curricular and therapy materials, and
professional journals
Search on Autism and Related Disorders brings up large list of
products

http://www.unesco.org/education/educprog/sne/publications/autism/education.html
4. MEETING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD WITH  AUTISM
Alongside the recognition of the powerful role of education in the
treatment of autism, has come the growth of specialised provision by
local educational authorities themselves and /or the training of staff
in this specialism

http://idea.uoregon.edu/~ncite/index.html
National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators
NCITE's purpose is to advance the quality and effectiveness of
technology, media, and materials for individuals with disabilities.
NCITE creates a marketplace demand for the selection and appropriate
use of research-based technology, media, and materials (TMM).

http://idea.uoregon.edu/~ncite/documents/techrep/tech25.html
Decision Making about Effective Behavioral Support: A Guide for
Educators
The purposes of this handbook are to provide a method to evaluate
current discipline practices and a strategy for making decisions about
adopting or adapting behavior change strategies from the professional
literature. Throughout this paper, the focus is on educating all
students, including those with disabilities and children and youth who
would be viewed as "at-risk" due to chronic or habitual patterns of
problem social behavior.
***** This document includes a very extensive bibliography of articles
on discipline, communications and behavioral training.

http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed435148.html
Teaching Students with Autism. ERIC Digest E582.
This digest provides an overview of considerations for teaching
students with autism. Students with autism are, first and foremost,
students. They have many more similarities to other students than they
do differences. Although some students with autism present genuine
instructional challenges, they learn well with appropriate,
systematic, and individualized teaching practices.

http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/uhs/DRL/viewsub.cfm?CatID=Spe&SubID=3%2E0
Center for Disabilities and Development – Disability Resource Library
This is a long list of available materials for educating and helping
autistic children.

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter3/sec6.html#autism
Other Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents – Autism –
Treatment
A well-designed study of a psychosocial intervention was carried out
by Lovaas and colleagues (Lovaas, 1987; McEachin et al., 1993).
Nineteen children with autism were treated intensively with behavior
therapy for 2 years and compared with two control groups. Followup of
the experimental group in first grade, in late childhood, and in
adolescence found that nearly half the experimental group but almost
none of the children in the matched control group were able to
participate in regular schooling. Up to this point, a number of other
research groups have provided at least a partial replication of the
Lovaas model (see Rogers, 1998).

http://www.unesco.org/education/educprog/sne/publications/autism/content.html
This is a collection of five papers which reflected the content area
of the workshop, organised by World Autism Organisation with the
support of UNESCO, 19 - 20 May 2000 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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AUTISM ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCE PORTALS
-----------------------------------------

http://www.autism-society.org/
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-resources.com/
AUTISM RESOURCES
http://www.autism-resources.com/links.html
Autism Resources Links
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autism.cfm
National Institute of Mental Health - Autism
http://access.autistics.org/
Autistic Continuum Connections, Education, and Support Site

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SEARCH STRATEGY
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autism
autistic children
educating autistic children
curriculum  autistic
LOVAAS curriculum school
"discrete trial instruction"  school curriculum materials
autism "behavioral intervention" "school curriculum"
"edmark reading" review

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Request for Answer Clarification by cleds-ga on 03 Feb 2003 20:31 PST

Hi czh-ga, 
I have not had time to look at this in depth but at a glance it looks
great. Thanks very much. I'll check back once I have had time to look
thoroughly just to let you know how I found the resources. Thanks
again. It looks like you've done a lot of work and an excellent job.
Can I request you specifically again? I will proabbly do more of this.

Thanks,
Susan
(CLEDS)

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Clarification of Answer by czh-ga on 03 Feb 2003 21:38 PST

Susan,
I'm glad you like what I've found. You're in a very challenging field.
It looks like providing materials for school age autistic children is
an emerging market. Most schools seem to be grappling with how to meet
legal requirements with a set curriculum when these children clearly
need individual attention. I'd be delighted to work with you again.
Yes, you can request me. Here's an example.
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=146272
Good luck with your proposal to your clients.
czh

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Request for Answer Clarification by cleds-ga on 05 Feb 2003 09:14 PST

HI again,

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Request for Answer Clarification by cleds-ga on 05 Feb 2003 09:21 PST

HI again, 
This was really  very very excellent. I was up  unti 3AM and I have a
lot of great resources now. Do I still hae time left with you? If so I
have one question. In one of the wonderful pieces of information you
sent me there was something called: "Game Oriented Activities for
Learning." It was with Edmark but I think it was just for reading. I
want to know how I can learn more about that in AND if they have game
oriented activities for learning expressive language as well.

I have another questions too but it is unrelated. Let me know if you
can answer this or if i have to pay more. I want to offer service as a
gardian ad litem for the family court system in Massachusetts. I need
to know if there is a certification board, a training offered, and if
there are specific qualifications, and how I can get my foot in the
door. (Essentially a judge or lawyer would contact me if they needed
an expert for a child with autsim involved in a family court issue.)

Thanks

CLEDS

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Clarification of Answer by czh-ga on 05 Feb 2003 11:00 PST

Hello cleds,

I’m so glad to hear that you found the research useful. I’ve looked up
some additional information about Edmark. Apparently they’ve been
acquired by Riverdeep. I suggest that you check out the Riverdeep
catalog for additional materials that might meet your needs. I’ve
included links to two Edmark Special Nedds language learning products
but I think they might have additional materials that might be of
interest to you. I’ve also done some research on other publishers of
expressive language learning materials and discovered that there isn’t
much available, but I’ve included what I found.

I’m gratified that you found my work and the Google Answers service
helpful. I suggest that you post a new question for your interest in
becoming a “guardian ad litem.” I’ll be happy to answer it or there
might be other researchers who would have specialized knowledge. We
look forward to answering many more questions for you.

I wish you well in all yourprojects.

czh


http://www.riverdeep.net/products/special_needs/reading_program/research_references.pdf
Annotated bibliography of references for the validation report on the
Edmark Reading Program

http://www.riverdeep.net/edmark/index.jhtml
Looking for your favorite Edmark products? You've found them — here at
Riverdeep!
http://www.riverdeep.net/products/edmark/index.jhtml
Special Needs Products
Visual Voice Tools™
Words Around MeŽ

http://www.riverdeep.net/products/edmark/visual_voice_tools.jhtml
Visual Voice Tools™
Visual Voice Tools™ is a collection of seven tools that help students
and clients develop fine control of their voices. Beginning with
simple sound awareness, students progress through multiple aspects of
voice control. Students learn and practice fine control of pitch,
loudness, voicing, and breath control for phonation.
School Versions include: Teacher's Guide and 2 CDs in a handy 3-ring
binder, toll-free technical support, a lifetime warranty, and a 30-day
approval policy.

http://www.riverdeep.net/products/edmark/words_around_me.jhtml
Words Around MeŽ
Teach vocabulary in English or Spanish Words Around Me helps students
with unique learning needs successfully learn 275 common words, as
well as 186 plurals for people, places, things, and actions. With help
from an encouraging character named Greenie, students learn to
associate spoken words with a variety of visual representations
including photographs, drawn images, and animation.

http://www.wsbe.org/Education/Pointers/special.html
WSBE Channel 36, Providence, Rhode Island, PBS
Special Education/Special Needs
This is a list of programs. See especially:
The Grammar Gorillas 
Special Needs pupils working on sentence construction will enjoy this
playful site, which employs cute graphics in a game that tests
knowledge of grammar terms and improves overall literacy. The game is
helpfully differentiated into Beginners and Advanced stages, with
pupils aiming to feed the Grammar Gorillas by correctly identifying
nouns, verbs and other parts of speech.
Special Needs Education(SNE) 
Comprehensive list of resources for teachers, parents, and
organizations.

http://www.acadcom.com/bookstore_details.asp?txtBookId=162
Book of Activities and Games for Expressive Language (BAGEL) - $33.00
http://www.acadcom.com/bookstore_details.asp?txtBookId=275
Building Expressive Language Skills - $39.00
http://www.acadcom.com/bookstore_details.asp?txtBookId=349
Expressive Language Rehabilitation Resource - $39.00
http://www.acadcom.com/bookstore_indexlist.asp?txtCatId=17
A-Z Product List
Academic Communication Associates, Inc., 4149 Avenida de la Plata, 
P.O. Box 4279, Oceanside, CA 92052-4279
Speech, Language and Learning – Resources for Children and Adults

BIG PAGE of Special Education Resources
Language Arts / Social Studies
Software Review Summaries

http://www.synapseadaptive.com/learning_disorders.html
This is a catalog of products for special needs education. I don’t
know if any of them would be useful for expressive language
instruction.

http://www.tcnj.edu/~technj/2000/canWeTalk.html
CAN WE TALK?: SOFTWARE FOR LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
TECH-NJ: 2000, Vol 11., No. 1

I use endmark to teach safety signs...but Im looking for a reading
series or collection of stories and handouts and guide ....does distar
make a good reading series that is visual and simple...my students
have multiple handicaps and autism as a primary and very low IQ but
emerging reading skills and one student is reading at around 1.5...and
I might be getting a few higher level readers...my school does not
have a reading series as few of our kiddos are that high level

Hello jojo1123-ga,

This question was closed and answered over a year ago. Since you have
questions of your own, I suggest that you post them and I'm sure
someone will get you the information you need. All the best.

~ czh ~

There is a new book out called Autism in the School Aged Child.  It is
a book filled with ideas and strategies for home and school settings. 
It is easy to use and a practical resource for teachers and parents. 
www.autisminschool.com
It is not really for curriculum, but it has great strategies for other
issues.  Check it out.