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Informationen zum Autor Stuart Powell is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Hertfordshire, where he was for some years the Director of Research Degrees. Rita Jordan is Emeritus Professor in Autism Studies at the University of Birmingham. Klappentext Autism and Learning outlines a principled approach that is based on the understanding of the pedagogy and psychology of autism. It shows how theory can influence practice and sets out a cognitive view of the relationship between learning and autism whilst explaining how the curriculum must be constructed as to accommodate that relationship. Zusammenfassung Autism and Learning outlines a principled approach that is based on the understanding of the pedagogy and psychology of autism. It shows how theory can influence practice and sets out a cognitive view of the relationship between learning and autism whilst explaining how the curriculum must be constructed as to accommodate that relationship. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface for this special edition 1. Rationale for the approach Stuart Powell and Rita Jordan 2. Translating theory into practice Rita Jordan and Stuart Powell 3. Developing and using play in the curriculum Rita Jordan and Sarah Libby 4. Beyond compliance: The importance of group work in the education of children and young people with autism Margaret M. Golding 5. The teaching of science Pam Maddock 6. Dance and drama Stephanie Lord 7. Autism and Information Technology: therapy with computers Dinah K. C. Murray 8. Assessment Staff at the Helen Allison School (NAS), Compiled by Malcolm W. Taylor 9. Communication Gina Davies 10. The development of the Outdoor Education Programme at Storm House School Geoff Evans
