The STAR Program–Second Edition: Levels 1, 2, & 3 Program Manual

Now in the second edition, the STAR Program has been improved and enhanced based on the latest research on the evidence-based practices, feedback from professionals’ implementation and training on the program, and the authors’ knowledge gained from experiences over the last ten years.

The STAR Program: Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research–Second Edition Program Manual, Levels 1, 2, & 3 is completely revised with a Getting Started chapter.

Level 1 Learning Goals:

• understand basic language concepts
• start to use verbal language to request desires
• follow simple routines such as arrival to an activity area, departure from an activity area, circle time, or snack time
• begin to participate in independent constructive play

Level 2 Learning Goals:

• follow 2-step commands
• use multiple words to make requests
• use simple verbs such as “sleeping, eating and crying”
• learn the names of other children
• play interactively
• identify numbers, letters, and a few sight words
• answer wh- questions

Level 3 Learning Goals:

• expand vocabulary and phrase length
• use prepositions and pronouns
• read more functional sight words
• write with dictation and from memory
• read a simple story in a book
• identify and use money
• tell time and use this skill with their classroom schedule
• add and subtract one digit numbers
• follow more complex routines such as computer use, transitioning between locations and large group activities in and out of the classroom
• participate in school routines such as music, PE, lunch, and recess
• play interactively with peers

To see more of this product's contents:

• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Introduction
• About the Authors
• References

288 pages • 8.5 x 11 spiral • ©2015