1st Edition

Educational Provision for Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome Meeting Their Needs

By Glenys Jones Copyright 2002
144 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

144 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

144 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

The range of educational options available to a child with Autism and Asperger syndrome is broad, but choosing the right path can often be a complex task for all involved. This book provides information and advice for professionals and parents making crucial decisions about meeting the needs of children with autistic spectrum disorder. It covers the range of intellectual ability from those... Read more
Glossary. 1. Autistic spectrum disorders and implications for education. 2. Identification and diagnosis. 3. Educational interventions.5. Assessment for planning teaching strategies and managing behaviour. 6. Support from adults and pupils. 7. Life beyond school. Appendix 1: Proforma for tracking the educational provision made for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders. References. Useful websites. Index.

Biography

Glenys Jones is a Lecturer in autism at the University of Birmingham and a Chartered Educational Psychologist.