Supporting Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Primary Schools: A Practical Guide for Teaching Assistants

ISBN-13: 9781138838895 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 234 str.

Carolyn Canavan

Opis

Written to meet the needs of teaching assistants and learning support assistants, this book provides a practical toolkit for supporting students on the autistic spectrum in mainstream secondary schools.

The book offers a clear, jargon free explanation of autism spectrum conditions and examines the difficulties arising from these conditions and how they can impact on students learning. Addressing issues which arise on a daily basis, it is full of practical advice and strategies for supporting students socially and academically across all areas of the curriculum.

Features include:

advice on supporting students through examinations

examples and case studies to illustrate how the strategies described work in practice

forms to help with information collection and evaluation

templates to scaffold students comprehension and learning in different subject areas

Packed with photocopiable resources that can be adapted to suit individual students needs, this book is essential reading for teaching assistants that want to help their students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential."

O autorze

Cary Canavan is a Consultant in Autism specialising in Asperger Syndrome. She offers training, advice and support for those teaching and employing young people with AS.