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

PART ONE  1. The Strengths of an Individual with Asperger Syndrome  2. Important things to know about Autism Spectrum Conditions  3. Autism Spectrum Conditions in History  4. A Brief History of Asperger Syndrome  5. Girls with Asperger Syndrome  6. Parents are a Valuable Resource  Use Them  Dear SENCo  PART TWO  7. Be Prepared! Transition into Secondary School  Pupil Passport  8. Sensory Overload - Strategies for Creating an Autism Friendly Environment  9. The Real Challenge - Managing Behaviour  10. Discipline and Pupils with AS  11. Bullying and Asperger Syndrome  PART THREE  12. High Stakes Examinations  13. Organization - Practicalities  14. Autism is a Communication Difficulty  15. Handwriting Difficulties, Poor Working Memory and Scribing for a Pupil with AS  16. Written Assignments  Be Specific 17. English Literature  18. GCSE Drama Project  19. Interpreting Images: English Language, History and Geography  20. Practical Subjects: Science and the Technologies  21. School Trips

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 secondary 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:

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