Supporting Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Primary Schools: A Practical Guide for Teaching Assistants [Paperback]

Written to meet the needs of teaching assistants and learning support assistants, this book provides a practical toolkit for supporting students on the autistic spectrum in mainstream primary schools.

The book offers a clear, jargon free explanation of autism spectrum conditions and examines the difficulties arising from these conditions and how they can impact on students learning. Addressing issues which arise on a daily basis, it is full of practical advice and strategies for supporting students socially and academically across all areas of the curriculum.

Features include:

advice on supporting students through examinations

examples and case studies to illustrate how the strategies described work in practice

forms to help with information collection and evaluation

templates to scaffold students comprehension and learning in different subject areas

Packed with photocopiable resources that can be adapted to suit individual students needs, this book is essential reading for teaching assistants that want to help their students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential.

PART ONE

1. Strengths of Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism

2. Important things to know about Autism Spectrum Conditions

3. Autism and Asperger Syndrome  a brief history

4. Girls with Asperger Syndrome

5. Parents are a Valuable Resource  Use Them

6. Be Prepared! Transition into Primary School

7. Sensory Overload - Creating an Autism Friendly Environment

8. The Real Challenge - Managing Behaviour

9. Bullying and Asperger Syndrome