Access and Inclusion for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders: 'Let Me In' [Paperback]

Christine Breakey (Author), Matthew Hesmondhalgh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2001

Based on their pioneering work at the King Ecgbert School, the authors explore the issues of access and inclusion in employment and education for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They describe the challenges they faced in establishing and running an Integrated Resource for children with ASD, within a mainstream secondary school. The twenty-eight pupils at The Resource 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 innovative Post 16 provision of The Resource arranges work placements for its older pupils with employers such as Sainsburys and Norwich Union and these projects reveal the encouraging possibilities within employment for young people with ASD. Throughout, the authors make useful practical suggestions for access and inclusion, showing how people with ASD can participate more fully in the world of work and the community.

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About the Author

Matthew Hesmondhalgh worked in three special schools in South Yorkshire, before becoming teacher in charge and project leader for The Resource at King Ecgbert School in 1994. He has a degree in Politics and Sociology, a PGCE in Special Needs and a Diploma in Special Needs. Christine Breakey qualified and worked for ten years as a social worker before studying for a degree in Communication Studies. She has worked as a Further Education lecturer and a Special Support Assistant and is now the Post-Sixteen Support Coordinator for students with autistic spectrum disorders at The Sheffield College. She has an MA in the Education of Children and Young People with Autism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (September 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853029866
• ISBN-13: 978-1853029868
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,458,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars relevant to all, November 30, 2002

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This review is from: Access and Inclusion for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders: 'Let Me In' (Paperback)

I read this book purely by chance. Having got through the first chapter, I completed it quickly because I wanted to know what happened. It is like a story book, but is also full of good advice and suggestions about autism, access and inclusion into the mainstream of life. It doesn't just focus on education, but looks at a brilliant employment project. It is a 'feel good' book but the authors and their colleagues are clearly comitted to pushing back the boundaries. I know it is about work in the UK, but I loved it.