Asperger Syndrome by Val Cumine, Julia Dunlop, Gill Stevenson - 9781138371323

Taylor & Francis

This fully revised new edition is a clear and concise guide to effective classroom practice. It is designed for teachers and assistants supporting children with Asperger syndrome in mainstream schools and other non-specialist settings. The book provides up-to-date information on the latest developments in this area and relates this to educational practice. With examples of innovative strategies and approaches to facilitate progress in learning, this new edition:\n--outlines the underlying impairments and their educational implications;\n--explores the process of assessment and diagnosis in Asperger Syndrome;\n--offers practical strategies for effective and realistic classroom intervention, including access to the National Curriculum;\n--considers the behavioural challenges the child with Asperger Syndrome may pose;\n--shows how transitions can be supported.\nAsperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers, 2nd Edition seeks to inform professionals meeting a child with Asperger Synd.