Product Description

This text is meant as a companion for students in teacher-training, newly-qualified teachers, or for anyone teaching children with autistic spectrum disorders for the first time in a mainstream setting. Using a case-study approach, the authors: help the teacher to identify the meaning behind pupils' actions and reactions; provide suggested responses via practical exercises and curriculum ideas; and provide signposts to other useful literature and list services and organisations which can further help the pupil. No prior knowledge of autistic spectrum disorders is required.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #293614 in Books
• Published on: 1999-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

From the Back Cover
This text is meant as a companion for students in teacher-training, newly-qualified teachers, or for anyone teaching children with autistic spectrum disorders for the first time in a mainstream setting. Using a case-study approach, the authors: help the teacher to identify the meaning behind pupils' actions and reactions; provide suggested responses via practical exercises and curriculum ideas; and provide signposts to other useful literature and list services and organisations which can further help the pupil. No prior knowledge of autistic spectrum disorders is required.

Customer Reviews

A good base for further reading
This book is applicable to both parents and health / education professionals.
The book is not overtly techno speak but has some terms the layperson may not be familar with.
It is well set out, and while being general in its tone, the examples are well thought out and presented.
Parents / carers will recognise their children in the examples as a wide age range is used.
Professionals can gain an insight to problems and their solutions.

From a parent who has recommended this book to professionals
This was one of the first books I read after receiving my childrens' diagnoses of autistic spectrum conditions, and I thoroughly recommend it for both parents and professionals. When I read it, I needed to understand more about autism, and this book delivered on the subleties of difference in autism, and how to be creative about providing the right support for people.