Helping students with autism spectrum disorder express their thoughts and knowledge in writing : tips and exercises for developing writing skills / Elise Geither and Lisa Meeks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Geither, Elise Joy Bonza, author.

Meeks, Lisa, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autistic children--Education.

Autistic children.

Language arts.

English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching.

English language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (138 p.)

Place of Publication:

London, [England] ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Improving the writing skills of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an important factor in helping them to make a smooth transition from high school to the increased expectations of university. This book offers practical guidance and writing exercises for educators to use to help students to get their thoughts and knowledge down in writing.

Contents:

HELPING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER EXPRESS THEIR THOUGHTS AND KNOWLEDGE IN WRITING: TIPS AND EXERCISES FOR DEVELOPING WRITING SKILLS; Preface; 1. Writing and the Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder; 2. Processing Information and Comprehension; 3. Executive Functioning; 4. The Writing Process: Tips for Working with Students; 5. The Product; 6. Creativity and Expression in Writing; 7. The Role of the Parent in the Writing Process; 8. Assistive Technology; 9. Preparing for University Life; 10. Extended Writing Project; 11. Dissertations and Thesis; Conclusions

Appendix A: Charts of Tips, Consolidated from the TextAppendix B: Summary of ASD Issues with Academic Writing and How Tutors Can Help; References; USEFUL WEBSITES; LIST OF TEXTS MENTIONED IN THIS BOOK, COMMONLY USED IN COMPOSITION COURSES; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780857009807

085700980X