Working with Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom

Understanding Asperger Syndrome can be a real challenge, more so than ever for busy teachers and teaching assistants who simply don't have the time to plough through the wealth of complicated literature available on the subject. This accessible, short and snappy guide to the basics will provide anyone working in an inclusive classroom with everything they need to know to make their job easier, and to make a real difference to any AS student in their care. The book consists of practical advice, and begins by looking at how children with AS operate and the implications this has for mainstream school settings. It goes on to give practical advice for one-on-one working, DIY resources for visual learners, tools for effective assessment, and much more. Information on how personal wellbeing can be maintained in potentially stressful situations is also included, and the concise chapters are ideal for busy TAs to dip into as and when they are in need of inspiration. This book will be an invaluable resource for any teacher or teaching assistant working with Asperger Syndrome.

ISBN 1849051569   Pages 176 ISBN13 9781849051569 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 231 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers   Published in London Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers   Height (mm) 216 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 138 Publication date 15 Oct 2010   Spine width (mm) 12 DEWEY 371.94   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

		Preface		7
		Introduction: Working with Asperger Minds		15
		Part I: What is Asperger Syndrome?		21
Chapter 1		Autistic Spectrum Disorders		23
Chapter 2		Understanding Asperger Syndrome		27
Chapter 3		Literal Thinking		31
		Part II: Working with an Individual with Asperger Syndrome		33
Chapter 4		The Beginning		35
Chapter 5		Individual Work Stations		39
Chapter 6		Behaviour Management Sessions		44
Chapter 7		Small Group Work and Working One to One		52
Chapter 8		Breaktimes and Lunchtimes		57
Chapter 9		Restraints		59
Chapter 10		Role-Play and Puppets		61
Chapter 11		Worksheets and Word Searches		65
Chapter 12		Acronyms		67
		Part III: Dealing with Feelings		69
Chapter 13		Anxieties		71
Chapter 14		Managing Anger with Exercise		73
Chapter 15		Emotions - The Feelings Book		76
		Part IV: Ideas for Visual Learners		79
Chapter 16		Visual Learners		81
Chapter 17		Oops! Cards		83
Chapter 18		The Strategy Book		85
Chapter 19		Cards and Rewards		90
Chapter 20		Sand and Egg Timers		94
Chapter 21		The Home/School Diary		96
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