Supporting Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (nasen spotlight) - Softcover

City Council, Hull; Peters, A.P.H; Warn, J.R.W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1138855146 ISBN 13: 9781138855144

Publisher: David Fulton Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

This practical resource contains a wealth of valuable advice and tried-and-tested strategies for identifying children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This fully updated text describes the different types of difficulties experienced by pupils with ASD and helps practitioners to understand their diverse needs. This fully updated new edition explores key topics, including:

• organizing the classroom and support staff
• home-school liaison and working with siblings
• transition to adulthood
• independence skills
• whole school implications.

Now fully updated in line with the SEND 2014 Code of Practice, this invaluable guide provides guidance and practical strategies for teachers and other professionals, helping them to feel more confident, and be more effective in supporting learners in a variety of settings. For professional development, this book also provides materials for in-house training sessions, and features useful checklists, templates and photocopiable/downloadable resources.

About this title

About the Author

Elizabeth Morling is an SEN consultant and former Head of ESPD (Education Service for Physical Disability) and Colleen O’Connell is an Autism Outreach teacher.

Edition details

• Publisher: David Fulton Publishers
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138855146
• ISBN 13: 9781138855144
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 90