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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Winter, Matt.

Contributor:

Lawrence, Clare.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asperger's syndrome in children.

Asperger's syndrome in children--Patients--Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (130 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book gives a summary of up-to-date information on AS, describing the characteristics to look out for, and offering simple strategies for adapting to the educational needs of students with AS. Packed with practical advice, it answers key questions such as 'Am I qualified to teach this child?' and 'How can I help the pupil with AS to learn?'

Contents:

Asperger Syndrome -What Teachers Need to Know: Second Edition; Introduction; 1. What is Asperger Syndrome?; 2. What Signs Might a Child Display?; 3. What are some General Strategies for the Classroom?; 4. What are some Individual Strategies for the Pupil?; 5. How Can I Help the Pupil with AS to Learn?; 6. What About Homework?; 7. How Do I Help with the Child's Stress?; 8. What Should the Teacher Aide be Focusing on?; 9. Who Else in the School Needs to Know?; 10. What Should Happen before the Child Changes Class or School?; 11. How can the Wider School Help?

12. Am I Qualified to Teach this Child?13. I Want to Know More-Where Should I Start?; Further Reading; References; Websites; Resources; Some Common Conditions Associated with Asperger Syndrome; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-14613-4

9786613146137

0-85700-430-1

OCLC:

753974818