Developing excellence in autism practice : making a difference / Karen Guldberg

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The bio-psycho-social-insider model -- Contributions from biology and the medical domain -- Contributions from psychology -- Learning from autistic perspectives -- Contributions from the social sciences -- Evidence-informed practice -- Inclusion and inclusive pedagogy -- Inclusive pedagogy for autistic children and young people -- Eight principles of good autism practice in education -- Professional development -- The scholarly practitioner.

"This ground-breaking book gives an accessible overview and synthesis of current knowledge of relevance to the development of excellence in autism education. By situating understandings of autism within a 'bio-psycho-social-insider' framework, the book offers fresh insights and new ways of thinking that bring together global pedagogic practice, research, policy, and the insider perspective. Guldberg critiques current notions of Evidence-Based Practice and suggests ways of bridging the research-practice gap. She explores the interrelationship between inclusive principles, distinctive group learning needs and the individual needs of the child or young person. Eight principles of good autism practice provide a helpful framework for how education settings and practitioners can adapt classroom environments and teaching so that autistic children and young people can thrive. Written for anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of autistic pupils, Developing Excellence in Autism Practice provides practitioners and students on education courses with tools for best practices, and shows how to draw on these to implement true positive change in the classroom"-- Provided by publisher.