{"product_id":"autism-and-learning-classic-edition-9780415687485","title":"Autism and Learning Classic Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutism is a complex and often puzzling disorder in which pinning down a set of rules surrounding the teaching of children with it is almost impossible to do. Many theories and approaches claim to have the solution to teaching, yet few provide the answers when an autistic child goes against the status quo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAutism and Learning\u003c\/em\u003e addresses this problem with a principled approach that is based on the understanding of the pedagogy and psychology of autism. It shows how theory can influence practice and sets out a cognitive view of the relationship between learning and autism whilst explaining how the curriculum must be constructed as to accommodate that relationship. The book also sets out principles of pedagogy and illustrates their application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by practitioners experienced in teaching children with autism, the book covers examples of good practice in the most salient areas of the curriculum including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eGro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface for this special edition 1. Rationale for the approach \u003cem\u003eStuart Powell and Rita Jordan \u003c\/em\u003e2. Translating theory into practice \u003cem\u003eRita Jordan and Stuart Powell \u003c\/em\u003e3. Developing and using play in the curriculum \u003cem\u003eRita Jordan and Sarah Libby \u003c\/em\u003e4. Beyond compliance: The importance of group work in the education of children and young people with autism \u003cem\u003eMargaret M. Golding \u003c\/em\u003e5. The teaching of science \u003cem\u003ePam Maddock \u003c\/em\u003e6. Dance and drama \u003cem\u003eStephanie Lord \u003c\/em\u003e7. Autism and Information Technology: therapy with computers \u003cem\u003eDinah K. C. Murray \u003c\/em\u003e8. Assessment \u003cem\u003eStaff at the Helen Allison School (NAS), Compiled by Malcolm W. Taylor \u003c\/em\u003e9. Communication \u003cem\u003eGina Davies \u003c\/em\u003e10. The development of the Outdoor Education Programme at Storm House School \u003cem\u003eGeoff Evans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018183278935,"sku":"9780415687485","price":121.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415687485.jpg?v=1750775929","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/autism-and-learning-classic-edition-9780415687485","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}