Educating Students on the Autistic Spectrum: A Practical Guide

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SAGE, Dec 16, 2011 - Education - 144 pages
The aim of this book is to make sure all students on the Autistic Spectrum are given the opportunity to engage in appropriate teaching and learning experiences. It considers the individual with autism, and offers tried and tested approaches that have worked, giving background information on autism and its impact on the learner.

In this new edition, the author has added:

- more information on sensory issues

- an increasingly holistic view of the student with autism

- new ideas for curriculum planning in mainstream settings

- advice on multi-professional working

- guidance on developing positive working relationships with parents and carers

There is a wealth of new electronic material available to download from the SAGE website, including photocopiable materials, PowerPoint presentations and checklists.

A must-have resource for all practitioners working with children and young people on the autistic spectrum, this book will improve your inclusive practice and ensure positive outcomes for these children.

 

Contents

Introduction
1
an overview
3
2 The impact of autism on learning
15
3 Sharing positive attitudes towards students with autism
27
4 Addressing behavioural issues in autism
37
5 Understanding the effect of the condition
55
6 Effective and established strategies
75
7 Developing the curriculum for individuals with autism
95
Epilogue
110
INSET materials
111
References
122
Index
126
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About the author (2011)

Martin Hanbury is Headteacher. He has worked with people with autism for over twenty years in a range of roles including carer, classroom assistant, teacher and school manager.

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