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Autism and Flexischooling

Author : Clare Lawrence

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 47,97 MB

Release : 2012-06-15

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 0857005820

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Book Description

A growing number of parents are considering part time or 'flexischooling' as an option that might benefit their child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but face concerns such as: Is it possible? Has anyone tried it? How can it be set up? Above all, does it work? This book answers all these questions, and many more. Covering both the home and school angle, it explores ways to evaluate whether the option is right for your child, organising the arrangement effectively with the school and ensuring that curriculum and examination goals are met, and also includes case examples of successful part time schooling at both primary and secondary level. This is the first resource of its kind to bring together all of the information needed for both parents and schools to consider the merits and disadvantages of this approach, and to evaluate it as an option for individual children.



Autism and Flexischooling

Author : Clare Lawrence

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 19,69 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1849052794

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Book Description

Explores the advantages and disadvantages of flexischooling, or having a student attend school part-time and be homeschooled the rest of the time, for autistic children so that parents can determine what is right for their child. Original.



Teacher Education and Autism

Author : Clare Lawrence

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 45,18 MB

Release : 2019-04-18

Category : Education

ISBN : 178592608X

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Book Description

This is a research-based guide that provides a framework for effective training around autism for teachers. An edited collection of short chapters, the book is full of practical activities and discussion points ideally suited for time-stretched trainee teachers, those leading training courses and busy teachers continuing to learn on the job. Focusing on the myriad ways that autism affects pupils and their education, it covers key training strategies around autism including maths, physical education, sex and relationships, behaviour management and more. Each contains the material for a session to be delivered to trainee teachers or to provide a unit of self-study. Combining research into the needs of trainee teachers, parents, and students with autism, this book offers an effective roadmap for teacher training and a better understanding of how to meet the needs of autistic pupils.



Inclusive Education for Autistic Children

Author : Rebecca Wood

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 33,67 MB

Release : 2019-08-21

Category : Education

ISBN : 1784506346

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Book Description

This book presents original, empirical research that reframes how educators should consider autism and educational inclusion. Rebecca Wood carefully unpicks common misapprehensions about autism and how autistic children learn, and reconsiders what inclusion can and should mean for autistic learners in school settings. Drawing on research and interwoven with comments from autistic child and adult contributors throughout, the book argues that inclusion will only work if the ways in which autistic children think, learn, communicate and exhibit their understanding are valued and supported. Such an approach will benefit both the learner and the whole classroom. Considering topics such as the sensory environment, support, learning and cognition, school curriculums, communication and socialisation, this much needed book offers ideas and insight that reflect the practical side of day-to-day teaching and learning, and shows how thinking differently about autism and inclusion will equip teachers to effectively improve teaching conditions for the whole school.



Asperger's Syndrome--that Explains Everything

Author : Stephen Bradshaw

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 307 pages

File Size : 10,8 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1849053510

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Book Description

This book clearly explains proven and practical approaches in education and care that will enable young people with AS to thrive. The author uses anecdotes from his extensive teaching experience to illustrate potential problems relating to anxiety, communication, social rules, relationships and classroom behaviour, and put forward solutions.



Finding Asperger Syndrome in the Family

Author : Clare Lawrence

Publisher : Straightforward co Ltd

Page : 123 pages

File Size : 44,19 MB

Release : 2013-02

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1847163297

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Book Description

This bestselling book in the Emerald Series is a comprehensive and accessible guide to Autism, Asperger syndrome and their effects on children and family. Not everyone facing the autism spectrum for the first time is ready for complicated or hard to digest material. This book is invaluable in that it takes the form of providing answers to the key questions which are most often raised, and is aimed at the absolute beginner in this field. It will prove invaluable to all those who wish to understand more about this complex area, whether parent or professional.



Asperkids

Author : Jennifer Cook

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 13,36 MB

Release : 2012-05-15

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 0857006479

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Book Description

As a parent, a teacher and an Aspie herself, Jennifer O'Toole provides the definitive insider's view of Asperger syndrome. She shows how to help children on the spectrum by understanding how they think and by exploiting their special interests to promote learning. Her strategies work because she thinks like the children that she teaches. This exciting book is full of effective and fun ways of engaging with children with Asperger syndrome. Jennifer explains how theory of mind difficulties create the need for concrete forms of communication, and provides original methods to inspire imagination through sensorial experiences. In particular she reveals the untapped power of special interests, showing how to harness these interests to encourage academic, social and emotional growth. Affirming that different doesn't mean defective, this book offers the insight and guidance that parents, educators, and other professionals need to connect with the Asperkids in their life and get them excited about learning.



Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA

Author : Ruth Fidler

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 17,79 MB

Release : 2018-09-21

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1784502618

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Book Description

Educational environments can present challenges for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), who require different strategies than children with a more straightforward presentation of autism, and schools frequently find themselves struggling to meet their complex needs. In this guide PDA experts Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie outline effective strategies for supporting pupils with PDA in education settings. Including a useful overview of PDA, this book outlines the impact of this diagnostic profile on learning, and explains why Collaborative Approaches to Learning is such a successful method for supporting pupils with PDA. It shows how teaching professionals can get started with this approach, with advice for implementing key strategies to overcome common challenges. The book also includes information on creating PDA-friendly learning environments, helping pupils to develop long-term social and emotional resilience. With handy downloadable resources, valuable information on supporting the wellbeing of adults who work with children with PDA, this is an essential resource for teaching and support staff in mainstream and special education schools.



The Wiley Handbook of Home Education

Author : Milton Gaither

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 546 pages

File Size : 49,59 MB

Release : 2016-12-12

Category : Education

ISBN : 1118926900

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Book Description

The Wiley Handbook of Home Education is a comprehensive collection of the latest scholarship in all aspects of home education in the United States and abroad. Presents the latest findings on academic achievement of home-schooled children, issues of socialization, and legal argumentation about home-schooling and government regulation A truly global perspective on home education, this handbook includes the disparate work of scholars outside of the U.S. Typically understudied topics are addressed, such as the emotional lives of home educating mothers and the impact of home education on young adults Writing is accessible to students, scholars, educators, and anyone interested in home schooling issues



Choosing a School for a Child With Special Needs

Author : Ruth Birnbaum

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 291 pages

File Size : 21,56 MB

Release : 2009-11-15

Category : Education

ISBN : 0857002082

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Book Description

If you are considering placing a child with special needs at a new school, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Should you choose a special school, or a special unit within a mainstream school? What will be the involvement of therapists? Maybe home schooling would be best? Whether the child has autism, dyslexia or any other special educational, emotional or behavioural difficulty, this book will help you find the school that suits the child best. From drawing up a list of possibilities and setting up a school visit, to asking the right questions and recording your opinions in order to make an informed decision, Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs will guide you through this complex and stressful process with confidence and ease. Whether you are a parent seeking a special school, a professional researching a school, or a teacher recommending what to look for in a school, this book is a must-have reference for anyone taking school placement seriously.