A series of strategies to make it easier for general education teachers to help students with autism spectrum disorders gain access to and be successful in the general education curriculum. The universal design for learning approach is based on the philosophy that what benefits students with ASD generally also benefits students without disabilities.--Publisher.

Automatic door openers for autism : an overview of the Push to Open model -- Principles of universal design for learning -- Common characteristics of students on the autism spectrum -- Classroom environment : setting the scene for success -- Elements of instruction -- Multiple means of representation -- Multiple means of expression -- Multiple means of engagement -- Planning for success -- Push to Open planning guide -- References -- Appendix. Push to Open QuickTip sheets -- Recommended resources.