Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Special Educational Needs) (Special Educational Needs) (Special Educational Needs) (Special Educational Needs)

Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Special Educational Needs) (Special Educational Needs) (Special Educational Needs) (Special Educational Needs)

by SarahWorth (Author)

Synopsis

Autism (or Autistic Spectrum Disorder) is a condition which affects a child's ability to socialise and to develop speech and language. It is a particularly challenging sen facing teachers today. This informative guide equips teachers with a wide variety of strategies for teaching and managing pupils who are diagnosed with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Well-written and engaging, this book will prove invaluable reading for teachers everywhere.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Published: 08 Dec 2005

ISBN 10: 0826479944
ISBN 13: 9780826479945

Media Reviews
The author ... clearly describes the language difficulties that pupils with ASD may experience and suggests different ways of providing visual supports, from objects of reference to the written word. The need for structure is emphasised and the author constantly refers the reader back to the 'triad of impairments' to underpin her message.' British Journal of Special Education--Sanford Lakoff
. ..some very sound suggestions for responses to common problems and ideas for further approaches, such as social stories. British Journal of Special Education--Sanford Lakoff
. ..offers a good overview of a complex disability alongside very practical suggestions for meeting the needs of pupils with ASD. British Journal of Special Education--Sanford Lakoff
Author Bio
Sarah Worth is an Speech and Language Therapist working with a multi-disciplinary county-wide autism team developing services and supporting children with autism/Asperger's syndrome in mainstream schools