The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Teaching Assistant's Series

Enables Teaching Assistants to understand the difficulties experienced by children on the Autistic Spectrum using effective teaching strategies and real-life case studies.

Introduction-terminology-your role as a TA-working under supervision-regular features1. What are Austistic Spectrum Disorders-historical background-how common is ASD?-dispelling the myths-manifestations-can it be cured?-chapter summary-reflactive journal2. Understanding the effects of ASD-the Triad of Impairment-commuication-social development and interaction-imagination or flexibility in thinking-what about the family?-chapter summaryreflective journal3. 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 journal4. 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? AppendixRecommended readingOrganisations and websitesGlossary

"Highly recommended to TAs supporting children with autistic spectrum disorders." Learning Support, Summer Term 1 2008