Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Practical Strategies for Teachers and Other Professionals

Description

Increasingly, teachers are expected to identify problem areas and help children with ASD to change or manage their behaviour appropriately. This book offers off-the-shelf support to teachers and includes: helpful categorisation of problem areas; solutions that will allow teachers to help children promptly and effectively; advice on setting IEP targets; and photocopiable resources.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Areas of difficulty
• Behaviour
• Thinking and learning
• Conversation Skills
• Sensory and motor
• Language and communication
• Social skills
• General strategies
• An autistic view of the world
• Resources
• Circle of friends 1
• Circle of friends 2
• Conversation cue cards
• Task sheets