Groupwork for children with autism spectrum disorder ages 11-16 : an integrated approach

List of activities|List of community visits|Acknowledgements|Introduction|What is autism spectrum disorder?|Working in a team|Assessment|Planning a group|Running a group|Keeping records|Activities|Community visits|Appendices|Recommended reading|References

[This book] is the third in a series promoting a multidisciplinary approach to working with young people on the autism spectrum. The author team of speech and language therapists and occupational therapists have used their experience working together in this way to create a practical resource for professionals working with young people with ASD in small groups. The book aims to improve... skills in seven areas of development: language & communication, socialisation, leisure activities & independent living, sensory, motor, behaviour, emotional." - BOOK JACKET

Throughout this book a multi-disciplinary approach has been used, as the authors “strongly believe in developing a team approach to working with children who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder”. They have based their work on personal experiences and a holistic approach which they regard as essential for effective intervention.

In this resource you will find full descriptions and advice on activities and community visits, the planning and running of a group as well as extras like recommended reading. The activities are used to develop a range of skills across seven developmental areas including socialisation, sensory issues and communication. All activities have targets, a step by step preparatory breakdown and useful associated tips.

This spiral bound volume has been compiled by speech & language therapists and occupational therapists and is intended to be used by professionals and support staff as well as parents and carers working with young people aged 11-16.