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This highly practical resource book is full of realistic and achievable strategies to help teachers to support neurodiverse students in a range of situations that can quickly become substantial and disruptive challenges in the mainstream classroom. This is an invaluable tool for primary and secondary teachers in mainstream settings.
List of contents
Foreword Introduction Under the Stone How to Use This Book Section 1: First Ask the Pupil Section 2: Anxiety Section 3: Behaviour Section 4: Communication Section 5: Diagnosis Section 6: Independence Skills Section 7: Relationships Section 8: Routines Section 9: School Life Section 10: Sensory Needs Section 11: Skills for learning Section 12: Social Skills
About the author
Debbie Riall is a Specialist Teacher for Autism and related needs, currently working for The Athelstan Trust in an advisory capacity across five secondary schools. She originally worked as a class teacher of autistic pupils for over 20 years, then as an advisor for the last 13 years. She also trained in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and joined the weekly multi-agency diagnostic team in south Wales for five years.
Debbie Riall has enthusiastically devoted her working life to understanding the impact of school life on autistic pupils with or without a diagnosis, thinking of innovative ways to support their needs.
She presents training on all aspects of autism and related needs for schools and for parents. She is passionate about inspiring educational professionals not just to adapt the way they teach, but also to recognise and appreciate the strengths demonstrated by their autistic pupils.
Debbie Riall's husband Nicholas is an architectural historian and has a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. He has given her added insight into the impact of autism on everyday life.
Summary
This highly practical resource book is full of realistic and achievable strategies to help teachers to support neurodiverse students in a range of situations that can quickly become substantial and disruptive challenges in the mainstream classroom. This is an invaluable tool for primary and secondary teachers in mainstream settings.
