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A friend like Simon
- Author:
- GAYNOR Kate
- Publisher:
- Special Stories
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- Dublin
One of a series of books featuring characters with a certain special education need, designed to introduce all children to the positive aspects of inclusive education, and help children to learn the importance of accepting friends and classmates who are different to them. This story is about Simon, a boy with autism, who goes to summer camp. Notes for adults on how to use the book are included.
Different minds: gifted children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome and other learning deficits
- Author:
- LOVECKY Deirdre V.
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 525p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Through recognizing the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter on a specific topic addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD and Asperger Syndrome. The author guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs, positive behavior and relationships at home and at school. The author explores concepts such as asynchrony and the effects of such ‘uneven’ development on children, using case studies to illustrate emotional, intellectual, creative and social development. She also highlights the inadequate measures currently in place to assist parents and teachers and goes on to clearly define what is required to understand and help these children so that their needs can be met more positively in the future.
The child with special needs: encouraging intellectual and emotional growth
- Authors:
- GREENSPAN Stanley, WIEDER Serena, SIMONS Robin
- Publisher:
- Perseus
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 496p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge, MA
Presents a guide to raising a child with special needs. In this essential work they lay out a complete, step-by-step approach for parents, educators, and others who work with developmental problems. Covering all kinds of disabilities, including autism, PDD, language and speech problems, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and ADD - the authors offer a new understanding of the nature of these challenges and also specific ways of helping children extend their intellectual and emotional potential.
Creating enabling communication environments for children with autism and minimal or no speech
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Research in the past has often focused on the communication 'deficits' of children with autism and minimal or no speech. This study, by the researchers, took a different approach and explored both the children's communication capabilities and the ways in which communication environments in schools can enable or disable them in their attempts to become spontaneous communicators. Presents the findings.
Assessment and service provision for children with autism
- Author:
- CHRISTIE Phil
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 3(3), July 1998, pp.7-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Considers issues in the assessment of, and provision made for, children with autism. Reference is made to some of the key principles of current legislation and guidance, together with developments in the voluntary sector. These are discussed in the context of personal experience of managing a school for children with autism and diagnostic and assessment services for children with disorders of development and communication.
New horizons in special education: evidence-based practice in action
- Editors:
- CARPENTER Barry, EGERTON Jo, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Sunfield
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 230p.
- Place of publication:
- Stourbridge
This book presents new ways to enable children with severe learning disabilities and autism to learn, and is based on the evidence of seven years of research by professionals working with children and young people at Sunfield. Projects included communication and self-advocacy, community access, health and mental health, family inclusion, curriculum development , psychology and therapies, and the Arts. Therapists, psychologists, teachers, teaching assistants, care workers, social workers and catering staff, along with families and children have all contributed to the book.
Autism with severe learning difficulties: a guide for parents and professionals
- Author:
- JORDAN Rita
- Publisher:
- Souvenir Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 282p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide to effective treatment and care for children and people with severe learning difficulties and autism, showing through examples how behaviour that is seen should be understood and how to build on strengths and reduce problems. Contains chapters on: the implications of dual diagnosis; characteristic behaviour and development; fostering social interaction; systems of communication; teaching language and communication; play skills; supportive educational environments; understanding and preventing challenging behaviour; approaches to planning and management of behaviour; daily living skills, leisure and support for families; transition to adult life; and sources of help.
Access and inclusion for children with autistic spectrum disorders: let me in
- Authors:
- HESMONDHALGH Matthew, BREAKEY Christine
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 239p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Based on pioneering work at their school in Sheffield, the authors of this book explore issues of access and inclusion in employment and education for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They describe the challenges faced in establishing and running an integrated class (The Resource) for children with ASD within a mainstream secondary school. The twenty four pupils involved participate in the regular school curriculum, but also learn a wide range of additional life skills. These include road safety, work place skills and using public transport, as well as expressing feelings, making choices, and learning from experience. The Resource also runs a work placement scheme and has established a partnership with a further education college to enable pupils to gain further support after they leave school.