Supporting Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Primary Schools: A Practical Guide for Teaching Assistants - Paperback
by Carolyn Canavan (Author)
Written 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.
The 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.
Features include:
- advice on supporting students through examinations
- examples and case studies to illustrate how the strategies described work in practice
- forms to help with information collection and evaluation
- templates to scaffold students' comprehension and learning in different subject areas
Packed with photocopiable resources that can be adapted to suit individual students' needs, this book is essential reading for teaching assistants that want to help their students' on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential.
Cary Canavan is a Consultant in Autism specialising in Asperger Syndrome. She offers training, advice and support for those teaching and employing young people with AS.
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