Description
Book SynopsisThis invaluable resource offers a wealth of strategies enabling you to support children with autism in the mainstream classroom. Cutting through the jargon and recognising the huge variety of ways in which children's perceptions, feelings and behaviours may be affected by autism, the text is packed with practical advice to help you create a classroom environment which will meet the needs of the individual child.
Each chapter in the book addresses some of the most common social, practical and behavioural difficulties that a child with autism may face at school, and details tried and tested approaches for improving their experiences and outcomes in your classroom. Topics discussed include:
- classroom layout, timetables and rules
- effective communication
- supporting learning and setting targets
- breaks, unstructured times and school trips
- challenging behaviours
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Trade ReviewDawn’s publication is crisp, accessible and practical. It is a useful tool for anyone who wants to improve communication and learning in the classroom.
Professor Jean MacLellan O.B.E. - Autism Network Scotland, University of Strathclyde.
Table of ContentsAbout the author Notes Introduction Chapter One: Autism - What it can ‘look like’ in Class Chapter Two: The Classroom Environment Chapter Three: Language and Communication Chapter Four: Accessing the Curriculum and Writing Individualised Targets Chapter Five: Breaks and Unstructured Times Chapter Six: Behaviour Management Chapter Seven: Educational Trips Chapter Eight: All Things Sensory Chapter Nine: Some Final Thoughts Chapter Ten: References Index
