Neurodiversity Handbook for Teaching Assistants Learning Support - A Guide for Learning Support Staff, Sencos and Students

This highly practical book supports the knowledge and development of Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants (TAs/LSAs) in their understanding of neurodivergent pupils.

List of contents

Introduction; How to use this book Chapter 1 – Introduction to Neurodiversity; What is Neurodiversity? Chapter 2 – The Learning Environment in a Neurodivergent World Chapter 3 – Behaviour Management and Neurodivergent Pupils Chapter 4 – Pupil Well-being and Neurodiversity Chapter 5 – Supporting the assessment needs of neurodivergent pupils Chapter 6 – Supporting progression of neurodivergent pupils Chapter 7 – Working in Different Formats; 1:1, Groups and Interventions Chapter 8 – Working collaboratively

About the author

Dr Sarah Alix has worked in Education for nearly 20 years. Sarah has experience across a range of settings including schools and universities. She has a Doctorate in Education, a psychology degree, and postgraduate qualifications including the SENCo award and PGCert in Autism. Sarah has a great personal awareness and understanding of neurodiversity through her own family members.

Summary

This highly practical book supports the knowledge and development of Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants (TAs/LSAs) in their understanding of neurodivergent pupils.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Alix
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2023
• EAN: 9781032548067
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3254806-7
• No. of pages: 154
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Inclusive Education, EDUCATION / Special Education / General, EDUCATION / Special Education / Learning Disabilities, EDUCATION / Special Education / Communicative Disorders, Educational administration and organization, Teaching of students with different educational needs, Primary & middle schools, Pre-school & kindergarten, Pre-school and kindergarten, Primary and middle schools, Non-teaching & support staff