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Asperger syndrome : what teachers need to know / Matt Winter with Clare Lawrence.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (127 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780857004307
  • 0857004301
  • 9786613146137
  • 6613146137
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Asperger syndrome.DDC classification:
  • 618.92/858832 22
LOC classification:
  • RJ506.A9 W536 2011eb
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction -- What is Asperger syndrome? -- What signs might a child display? -- What are some general strategies for the classroom? -- What are some individual strategies for the pupil? -- How can I help the pupil with AS to learn? -- What about homework? -- How do I help with the child's stress? -- What should the teacher aide be focusing on? -- Who else in the school needs to know? -- What should happen before the child changes class or school? -- How can the wider school help? -- Am I qualified to teach this child? -- I want to know more--where should I start?
Summary: As awareness and diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS) increases across the globe, it is essential that every teacher in every classroom has a familiarity with the condition and an understanding of how best to support AS students at their school. This fully revised and expanded second edition of "Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know" is the ideal resource to point teachers in the right direction. Concise and instantly accessible, this book gives a clear summary of up-to-date information on Asperger Syndrome, describing the common characteristics to look out for, and offering simple strategies for adapting to the educational needs of students with AS. Packed with useful tips and practical advice, this book answers the key questions on every teacher's mind such as 'Am I qualified to teach this child?' and 'Who else in the school needs to know?'. New material includes information for teaching older children and adolescents with AS, tips on what to do when problems arise, as well as suggestions for a whole-school approach to helping students with AS. This book is the perfect go-to guide for teachers, teaching assistants and those in school management who want to know more about Asperger Syndrome in the mainstream classroom
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Introduction -- What is Asperger syndrome? -- What signs might a child display? -- What are some general strategies for the classroom? -- What are some individual strategies for the pupil? -- How can I help the pupil with AS to learn? -- What about homework? -- How do I help with the child's stress? -- What should the teacher aide be focusing on? -- Who else in the school needs to know? -- What should happen before the child changes class or school? -- How can the wider school help? -- Am I qualified to teach this child? -- I want to know more--where should I start?

As awareness and diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS) increases across the globe, it is essential that every teacher in every classroom has a familiarity with the condition and an understanding of how best to support AS students at their school. This fully revised and expanded second edition of "Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know" is the ideal resource to point teachers in the right direction. Concise and instantly accessible, this book gives a clear summary of up-to-date information on Asperger Syndrome, describing the common characteristics to look out for, and offering simple strategies for adapting to the educational needs of students with AS. Packed with useful tips and practical advice, this book answers the key questions on every teacher's mind such as 'Am I qualified to teach this child?' and 'Who else in the school needs to know?'. New material includes information for teaching older children and adolescents with AS, tips on what to do when problems arise, as well as suggestions for a whole-school approach to helping students with AS. This book is the perfect go-to guide for teachers, teaching assistants and those in school management who want to know more about Asperger Syndrome in the mainstream classroom

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