Autism from the inside out: a handbook for parents, early childhood, primary, post-primary and special school settings

"'Autism from the Inside Out' is the first book to focus on providing Irish parents, early years practitioners and primary, post-primary and special school teachers with effective strategies for supporting children with autism spectrum difference at home and in education settings. Pre...

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Other Authors: Ring, Elmer 1960- (Editor), Daly, Patricia (Editor), Wall, Eugene (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford Peter Lang 2018
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"'Autism from the Inside Out' is the first book to focus on providing Irish parents, early years practitioners and primary, post-primary and special school teachers with effective strategies for supporting children with autism spectrum difference at home and in education settings. Presenting contributions from a range of national and international experts in education and psychology, the volume emerged from a national evaluation of education provision commissioned by the National Council for Special Education, which clearly identified a need for additional guidance, advice and support for parents and teachers. The book rejects 'disorder' in favour of 'difference', emphasising the importance of a child-centred approach and the dangers of overgeneralising. It includes chapters on effective teaching strategies to promote learning; responding to children's strengths and needs through individualised planning; assessment practices; the role of the special needs assistant; managing transitions; the environment as the third teacher; promoting children's well-being; and effective leadership for inclusion."...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:vii, 305 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9781906165826

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