A Practical Guide for Teachers of Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Secondary Education
Debra Costley, Elaine Keane, Trevor Clark and Kathleen Lane
Paperback: £16.99 / $25.95
2012, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
ISBN: 978-1-84905-310-5, BIC 2: JNFN
JNSG2
Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. Part 1. Unravelling ASD, Associated Features and Theories of Thinking and Learning. 1. Characteristics of Autism and the Impact on the Student. 2. Learning Theories Associated with ASD. Part 2. Implications of ASD and Associated Features for High School Students with Autism. 3. Challenges in High Schools and their Impact on Students with Autism. 4. Learning Style and Scholastic Achievement. 5. Social Understanding and Peer Relationships. Part 3. How to Combat Obstacles Experienced by High School Students with ASD: Suggestions and Strategies.6. A Framework for Inclusion. 7. Transition to High School - Implications for Practice. 8. Class-wide Pedagogical Approaches. 9. ASD-specific Approaches. 10. Individualised Learning and Education Plans. 11. Social Interaction and Socio-Emotional Support. 12. Anxiety, Emotional Support and Student Welfare. 13. Supporting Students in High School Towards Independence. Part 4. Post High School…Where to Next? 14. Planning for the Future. Appendix 1. The Causes of Autism. Appendix 2. Resources. Appendix 3. Outline of Research Methods. References. Index.
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Keywords
- adolescence,
- anxiety,
- Asperger syndrome,
- autism,
- challenging behaviour,
- children,
- education,
- educational psychology,
- educational training,
- emotions,
- employment,
- further education,
- high functioning autism,
- higher education,
- inclusive classroom,
- Key Stage 3,
- Key Stage 4,
- mainstream education,
- mental health,
- pastoral care,
- self esteem,
- teenagers,
- youthwork
