Ann Cartwright, Jill Morgan

The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A practical guide that will enable Teaching Assistants to understand the difficulties experienced by children on the Autistic Spectrum.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 154
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. März 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781441164605
• Artikelnr.: 40614315

Autorenporträt

Ann Cartwright has taught in a special school in Swansea for over ten years. However, her interest in Special Needs began 25 years ago when her second son was born with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
terminology
your role as a TA
working under supervision
regular features 1. What are Austistic Spectrum Disorders
historical background
how common is ASD?
dispelling the myths
manifestations
can it be cured?
chapter summary
reflactive journal 2. Understanding the effects of ASD
the Triad of Impairment
commuication
social development and interaction
imagination or flexibility in thinking
what about the family?
chapter summary reflective journal 3. Beahviour Management and ASD
some basic principles of bahviour management
the ABCs of behaviour
how is behaviour linked to the TRiad of Impairment?
can children with ASD control their bahaviour?
ASD: A condition of almost permanent stress
what will motivate appropriate behaviours for the children I work with?
managing your own behaviour
chapter summary
reflective journal 4. Teaching children with ASD
communication
social interaction
imagination/flexibility
TEACH
other teaching theories and strategies
chapter summary
reflective journal Conclusions
general principles
how will this change what I do as a TA? Appendix Recommended reading Organisations and websites Glossary