1. Asperger Syndrome: An Introduction -- 2. Assessment and Diagnosis -- 3. Educational Implications of Current Theories -- 4. Educational Intervention -- 5. Behavioural Intervention -- 6. Towards Precision in Assessment and Teaching -- App. Diagnostic Criteria for Asperger Syndrome
Summary
This is a clear and concise guide to effective classroom practice for teachers and support assistants working with children with Asperger Syndrome in mainstream schools and other non-specialist settings. The authors outline the underlying impairments and their educational implications, and consider the issues of assessment and diagnosis. They offer practical strategies for effective and realistic classroom intervention, including access to the National Curriculum, and consider the behavioral challenges the child with Asperger Syndrome may pose
