| Description |
xi, 128 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Autism: An Overview -- Kanner and Asperger -- Causation -- Diagnosis -- Prevalence -- Models of Autism -- Education -- The Impact of Autism on Learning -- The Affect of the Condition -- Behavioural issues: Fear, Flight and Fight -- Attitudes to Autism -- Sharing Positive Attitudes Towards Pupils with Autism -- Working with Professionals -- Nurturing Home-School Relationships -- Peer Relationships -- Addressing Behavioural Issues in Autism -- Overcoming Fear -- Flight responses -- Understanding Violent Behaviour -- Understanding the Affect of the Condition -- Social Understanding in the Classroom -- Suporting Communication -- Developing Flexible Thinking -- Established and Effective Strategies -- Assessment -- Interventions and Approaches -- Evaluation -- Sharing Good Practice -- Communication -- English -- Mathematics -- Science -- Pshe -- Food Technology -- Geography -- Physical Education -- History -- Music |
| Summary |
Publisher description: Pupils with autism are now commonly taught in a range of settings including mainstream classes, special schools, and autism specific provision. This book will help practitioners employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies when working with those in their classroom who experience an autistic spectrum disorder. It includes: Practical advice for teachers dealing with the autistic children in an inclusive classroom environment |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-123) and index |
| Subject |
Autistic children -- Education.
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Autism in children.
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Children with disabilities -- Education.
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Autistic children -- Education -- Great Britain.
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| LC no. |
2004112795 |
| ISBN |
1412902274 hardback |
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1412902282 paperback |
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9781412902274 |
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9781412902281 paperback |
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