Description
Book SynopsisAutism is a lifelong condition that requires special care and consideration right into adulthood, and has an impact on many lives. This book is aimed at those concerned with the education and welfare of children with autism; particularly at teachers in Special Education and the psychologists and care professionals who work with teachers and parents of children with autism. Although there is no miracle cure for autism, this book brings a message of hope: that early intervention is advantageous and that, by a better understanding of autism and the different ways it is experienced by individual children, more effective ways can be found to meet educational needs and improve quality of life. Understanding the development processes and problems of children with autism, and the implications of these problems for social and educational learning, is the purpose of this book. The authors provide an accessible account of psychological concepts and research in social and emotional development, co
Table of ContentsSocial Aspects of Development.
Emotional Aspects of Development.
The Development of Communication.
The Development of Language.
The Development of Thinking.
Managing Behaviours.
Curricular Issues.
Entitlement to an Appropriate Education.
References.
Index.
