A practical guide for teachers of students with an autism spectrum disorder in secondary education / Debra Costley ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Costley, Debra.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism in children.

Autistic children--Education (Secondary).

Autistic children.

Inclusive education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book has all the essential guidance and tools that anyone working in education will need to help students on the autism spectrum perform to their best potential and stay organised and on track with their school work. The book also covers general obstacles including social situations, anxiety, mental health and the next steps after school.

Contents:

A Practical Guide for Teachers of Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Secondary Education; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; What does the Practical Guide aim to achieve?; Structure of the Practical Guide; Notes on terminology; Part I: Unravelling Autism Spectrum Disorder, Associated Features and Theories of Thinking and Learning; Chapter 1: Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Impact on the Student; What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?; Prevalence; Characteristics of ASD; Chapter 2: Learning Theories Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Theory of Mind

Executive functioningWeak central coherence; The Relationships of Learning Theories of the Triad of Impairments; Part II: Implications of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Associated Features for High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Chapter 3: Challenges in High Schools and their Impact on Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Complexity of the learning environment; Increased workload; Pace of work; Nature of teaching, learning and assessment; Benefits of senior high school; Chaper 4: Learning Style and Scholastic Achievement; Learning style; Scholastic achievement

Chapter 5: Social Understanding and Peer RelationshipsSocial development in ASD; Adolescence, ASD and peer interaction; Outcomes of social experiences for students with ASD; PART III; Part III: How to Combat Common Obstacles Experienced by High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Suggestions and Strategies; Chapter 6: A Framework for Inclusion; Establishing PBS environments; Chapter 7: Transition to High School - Implications for Practice; Planning; Process: transition visits; Follow-up: full-time enrolment; The support team: facilitating inclusion; Professional support

Staff knowledge and trainingPromoting participation and scholastic achievement; Chapter 8: Class-wide Pedagogical Approaches; Conducive learning conditions; Instructional considerations; Language and communication; Teaching styles: a balanced approach; Visually supported learning; Practising new skills; Chapter 9: ASD-specific Approaches; Helping students with planning and organization; Establishing a Homework Centre at school; Learning support; Assignments and assessment tasks; Tools for supporting the student's learning; Chapter 10: Individualized Learning/Education Plans

Assessment and planningCurriculum; Chapter 11: Social Interaction and Socio-emotional Support; Social support in the classroom; Teaching social skills; Promoting peer interaction; Providing social opportunities; Supporting friendship formation; Chapter 12: Anxiety, Emotional Support and Student Welfare; Reducing and alleviating anxiety; Preventive strategies; Classroom support; Individual plans and crisis support; Intervention strategies; Anxiety and peer interaction; Emotional fragility and mental health; Chapter 13: Supporting Students in Senior High School Towards Independence

Learning support

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613688620

9781280778230

1280778237

9780857006462

0857006460

OCLC:

793996643