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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:
templates to scaffold students' comprehension and learning in different subject areas
forms to help with information collection and evaluation
advice on supporting students through examinations
examples and case studies to illustrate how the strategies described work in practice
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.
List of contents
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
About the author
Cary Canavan is a Consultant in Autism specializing in Asperger Syndrome. She offers training, advice and support for those teaching and employing young people with AS.
