Supporting Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Pri, Canavan Hardcover..

Taylor & Francis

Supporting Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Primary SchoolsA Practical Guide for Teaching Assistants\nAuthor(s): Carolyn Canavan\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138838895, 978-1138838895\nSynopsis\nWritten to meet the needs of teaching assistants and learning support assistants, this book provides a practical toolkit for supporting students on the autistic spectrum in mainstream primary schools. \n\nThe book offers a clear, jargon free explanation of autism spectrum conditions and examines the difficulties arising from these conditions and how they can impact on students learning. Addressing issues which arise on a daily basis, it is full of practical advice and strategies for supporting students socially and academically across all areas of the curriculum.\n\nFeatures include:\n\n advice on supporting students through examinations \n\n examples and case studies to illustrate how the strategies described work in.