Asperger's syndrome--that explains everything : strategies for education, life, and just about everything else / Stephen Bradshaw ; foreword by Francesca Happe.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2013Description: 300 p. ; 23 cmISBN: 9781849053518 (alk. paper)Subject(s): Asperger's syndrome in children -- Patients -- Life skills guides | Autistic children -- EducationDDC classification: 618.92/858832 LOC classification: RJ506.A9 | B684 2012Summary: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. Students with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) frequently find the school environment challenging, despite often having a high level of academic ability, because their unique social and sensory difficulties are not fully understood or accommodated. This book clearly explains proven and practical approaches in education and care that will enable young people with AS in primary and secondary education to thrive. The author uses anecdotes from his extensive teaching experience to illustrate potential problem areas and put forward solutions. There are useful strategies for dealing with issues relating to anxiety, communication, social rules, relationships and classroom behavior. Accounts from parents and young people with Asperger's who have benefited from the approaches described in the book are also included.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. Students with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) frequently find the school environment challenging, despite often having a high level of academic ability, because their unique social and sensory difficulties are not fully understood or accommodated. This book clearly explains proven and practical approaches in education and care that will enable young people with AS in primary and secondary education to thrive. The author uses anecdotes from his extensive teaching experience to illustrate potential problem areas and put forward solutions. There are useful strategies for dealing with issues relating to anxiety, communication, social rules, relationships and classroom behavior. Accounts from parents and young people with Asperger's who have benefited from the approaches described in the book are also included.
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