Main description:

*Evidence-based, authoritative, and well-known program for children with ASD (ages 1-8).
*A highly practical manual that includes clear targets, straightforward strategies, case examples, and exercises.
*Accessible and flexible; JASPER is easily tailored to each child's needs and to varying contexts (school, home, community).
*Can be used by a broad range of professionals and paraprofessionals.
*JASPER trainings worldwide include Canada, the U.K., Belgium, Italy, Spain, Norway, Finland, Germany, Mexico, South America, Japan, China, and Australia.
*Compared to other top treatments, JASPER is for a broader age range (not just the youngest children) and focuses more on joint attention and play.

Contents:

I. Introduction to JASPER
1. What Is JASPER?
2. Core Domains
II. Setting Targets
3. SPACE Administration
4. Identifying Mastered and Target Skills
III. Preparing for Session
5. Introduction to JASPER Routines
6. Assembling JASPER Routines
7. Preparing a JASPER Environment
8. Setting the Foundation for Engagement and Regulation
IV. Play
9. Imitating and Modeling Play
10. Establishing the Base
11. Expanding Routines
V. Communication
12. Core Communication Strategies
13. Programming for Gestures and Language
14. Incorporating a Speech-Generating Device
VI. Troubleshooting
15. Supporting Engagement
16. Supporting Regulation
17. Supporting Productive Play in the Context of RRBs
VII. Conclusion
18. Putting It All Together
Appendix A. Strategies Checklist
Appendix B. Exercise Answers
Appendix C. Caity's Toy Box
References
Index