Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Roger Pierangelo
Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators
by Roger Pierangelo
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it's like to learn when your brain works a little differently? Imagine a classroom where every student learns in their own special way, and teachers discover new ways to help everyone shine. What secrets will unlock the best ways to support friends who see the world uniquely?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a comprehensive yet accessible overview for educators on how to effectively teach students with autism spectrum disorders. It covers a range of autism-related conditions and practical strategies for creating supportive learning environments, including behavioral and skill-based interventions. Suitable for educators and parents of children aged 9-12, it emphasizes collaboration with families and preparing students for life beyond school.
Why we rated Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders 11C
Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders is written at a Level 6 reading level across 216 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders explores education, special education - general, teaching, and disability representation — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about education, special education - general, teaching.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Teaching in a Special Education Classroom
Roger Pierangelo
Teaching in a Special Education Classroom
Roger Pierangelo
Teaching adolescents with autism
Walter Kaweski
Teaching adolescents with autism
Walter Kaweski
Teaching Students With Sensory Disabilities
Robert Algozzine
Teaching Students With Sensory Disabilities
Robert Algozzine
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Robin L. LaBarbera
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Robin L. LaBarbera
Teaching Young Children with Autism
Clarissa Willis
Teaching Young Children with Autism
Clarissa Willis
Autism spectrum disorders
Dianne Berkell Zager
Autism spectrum disorders
Dianne Berkell Zager
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781412917070
- Pages
- 216
- Publisher
- Corwin
- Published
- April 7, 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction