Autistic Spectrum Disorders

by Sarah Worth

Overview

Autism (or Autistic Spectrum Disorder) is a condition which affects a child's ability to socialise and to develop speech and language. It is a particularly challenging SEN facing teachers today. This informative guide equips teachers with a wide variety of strategies for teaching and managing pupils who are diagnosed with Autism. Well-written and engaging, this book will prove invaluable reading for teachers everywhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826479945
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	02/08/2006
Series:	SEN Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.22(d)

About the Author

Sarah Worth is an SLT working with a multi-disciplinary county-wide autism team developing services and supporting children with autism/Asperger's syndrome in mainstream schools.

Table of Contents

1.Autistic spectrum disorders 2.Assessment and diagnosis 3.Teaching Approaches: classroom organisation 4.Teaching Approaches: differentiating work5.Teaching approaches: language, communication, and social skills6.Managing change7.Information and resources