Allison Hope-West

Securing Appropriate Education Provision for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

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Produktbeschreibung

This guide walks you through the entire journey of securing appropriate educational provision for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The author explains the implications of having, or not having, a diagnosis; how to obtain a Statement of SEN; how to find and secure an appropriate school; and how to work effectively with outside agencies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. November 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 150mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 218g
• ISBN-13: 9781849051538
• ISBN-10: 1849051534
• Artikelnr.: 31194571

Autorenporträt

Allison Hope-West is Head of Education at the Sheiling School, Ringwood, and a distance learning tutor on the M(ed) Autism course at the University of Birmingham. She was previously Director of Special Educational Needs Placements for the Cambian Group, which provides specialist residential education and care for young people with autistic spectrum disorders.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword. Introduction. 1. Jasper's Story. 2. Your Special Child. 3.
Diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. 4. Practical Strategies to
Support Your Child with Autism. 5. Types of Educational Provision. 6.
Educational Approaches and Programmes. 7. How to Find an Appropriate
Specialist School. 8. How to Work Effectively with Outside Agencies. 9. The
SEN Code of Practice. 10. The Process of Securing a Statement of SEN. 11.
SEN Law and SEND Tribunals. 12. Transition. 13. Brothers and Sisters. 14.
Frequently Asked Questions. Glossary. References. Useful Websites and
Suggested Further Reading. Index.