The essential manual for asperger syndrome (ASD) in the classroom : what every teacher needs to know
By: Hoopmann, Kathy.
Contributor(s): Houkamau, Rebecca [illustrator].
Publisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015Description: 222 pages 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781849055536 (alk. paper).Subject(s): AUTISM | ASPERGER SYNDROME | EDUCATION | TEACHERS | TEACHERS GUIDES | CHILDRENItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 720 HOO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out | 25/04/2024 | W004388 |
Includes index.
Foreword by Tony Attwood. - Preparing for your student with Asperger syndrome. - Organizing your student to be organized : Executive functioning. - Adapting to change. - Understanding the perspectives of others : Theory of mind. - Body language blindness. - Literal thinkers and speakers. - Forming friendships and following social rules. - Apparent lack of emotions. - Meltdowns. - Special interests. - Bullying. - Field trips, excursions and camps. Homework. - Classroom discipline to punish or not to punish. - SENSORY ISSUES. - Overview. - Hearing. - Sight. - Smell. - Taste. - Touch. Balance: Vestibular system. - Body awareness: proprioception. - Pain. - Synaesthesia.
"Full of effective and innovative strategies, the book covers areas such as meltdowns, forming friendships, literal thinking and speaking and the overwhelming influence of sensory sensitivities. Activities to help explain the child's behaviour to other students are included and a 'Home Link' section adds vital information about how to work with parents and other caregivers to create safe, lovong and fun environments for the child at home and at school." - BOOK JACKET
Patron comment on 05/06/2015
Excellent book especially for primary teachers. Very practical and easy to use.