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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.