The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Paperback)

Introduction -terminology -your role as a TA -working under supervision -regular features 1. What are Austistic Spectrum Disorders -historical background -how common is ASD? -dispelling the myths -manifestations -can it be cured? -chapter summary -reflactive journal 2. Understanding the effects of ASD -the Triad of Impairment -commuication -social development and interaction -imagination or flexibility in thinking -what about the family? -chapter summary reflective journal 3. Beahviour Management and ASD - some basic principles of bahviour management -the ABCs of behaviour -how is behaviour linked to the TRiad of Impairment? -can children with ASD control their bahaviour? -ASD: A condition of almost permanent stress -what will motivate appropriate behaviours for the children I work with? -managing your own behaviour -chapter summary -reflective journal 4. Teaching children with ASD -communication -social interaction -imagination/flexibility -TEACH -other teaching theories and strategies -chapter summary -reflective journal Conclusions -general principles -how will this change what I do as a TA? Appendix Recommended reading Organisations and websites Glossary