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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779663403321

Autore

Jones Glenys <1944-, >

Titolo

Educational provision for children with autism and Asperger Syndrome : meeting their needs / / Glenys Jones

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : David Fulton Publishers Ltd., , 2002

ISBN

1-136-61164-9

0-203-45669-6

1-299-48460-3

1-136-61165-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (147 p.)

Disciplina

371.9/4

Soggetti

Special education

Autistic children

Autistic children - Education

Autism in children

Asperger's syndrome in children

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Title; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Glossary; 1 Autistic spectrum disorders and implications for education; 2 Identification and diagnosis; 3 Educational provision; 4 Educational interventions; 5 Assessment for planning teaching strategies and managing behaviour; 6 Support from adults and pupils; 7 Life beyond school; Appendix 1: Proforma for tracking the educational provision made for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders; References; Useful websites; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The range of educational options available to a child with Autism and Asperger syndrome is broad, but choosing the right path can often be a complex task for all involved. This book provides information and advice for professionals and parents making crucial decisions about meeting the needs of children with autistic spectrum disorder.   It covers the range of intellectual ability from those having severe learning difficulties to those of above average intelligence. Practical advice for those working with children from preschool to post-16 is given on: choosing the most appropriate edu