Autism is a lifelong condition that requires special care and consideration right into adulthood, and has an impact on many lives. This book is aimed at those concerned with the education and welfare of children with autism; particularly at teachers in Special Education and the psychologists and care professionals who work with teachers and parents of children with autism. Although there is no miracle cure for autism, this book brings a message of hope: that early intervention is advantageous and that, by a better understanding of autism and the different ways it is experienced by individual children, more effective ways can be found to meet educational needs and improve quality of life. Understanding the development processes and problems of children with autism, and the implications of these problems for social and educational learning, is the purpose of this book. The authors provide an accessible account of psychological concepts and research in social and emotional development, communication, cognition and behaviour, as related to individuals with autism. The fundamental problems of autism relationships, communication and flexibility of thought and behaviour are addressed, and practical guidance is offered on how these might be overcome or circumvented, in both home and school. This book specifically addresses the needs of children, but much of it will remain relevant to those working with adults who will appreciate the book s exploration of the roles played by emotion and cognition in the autistic condition, and the way in which these affect teaching and learning.
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Autism is a lifelong condition that requires special care and consideration right into adulthood, and has an impact on many lives. This book is aimed at those concerned with the education and welfare of children with autism; particularly at teachers in Special Education and the psychologists and care professionals who work with teachers and parents of children with autism. Although there is no miracle cure for autism, this book brings a message of hope: that early intervention is advantageous and that, by a better understanding of autism and the different ways it is experienced by individual children, more effective ways can be found to meet educational needs and improve quality of life. Understanding the development processes and problems of children with autism, and the implications of these problems for social and educational learning, is the purpose of this book. The authors provide an accessible account of psychological concepts and research in social and emotional development, communication, cognition and behaviour, as related to individuals with autism. The fundamental problems of autism?relationships, communication and flexibility of thought and behaviour?are addressed, and practical guidance is offered on how these might be overcome or circumvented, in both home and school. This book specifically addresses the needs of children, but much of it will remain relevant to those working with adults who will appreciate the book?s exploration of the roles played by emotion and cognition in the autistic condition, and the way in which these affect teaching and learning.
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additional severe learning difficulties, pupils with autism, pupil with autism, additional learning difficulties, many individuals with autism, child with autism, immediate echolalia, children with autism, autism need, autistic thinking, cognitive curriculum, delayed echolalia, instant photographs, communicative intent, more able children, unwanted behaviour Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- School Discourse Problems by Danielle Newberry Ripich on page 155, and Back Matter
- The Development of Communication: From Social Interaction to Language by David J. Messer in Back Matter
- Teaching Spontaneous Communication to Autistic and Developmentally Handicapped Children by Linda R. Watson in Back Matter
- Communication Problems in Autism (Current Issues in Autism) by Eric Schopler in Back Matter
- Nobody Nowhere by Donna Williams in Back Matter
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- Autism and Learning: A guide to good practice by Staurt Powell on 7 pages
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders: An Introductory Handbook for Practitioners by Rita Jordan on page 124, and Back Matter
- The Autistic Spectrum: A Parents' Guide to Understanding and Helping Your Child by M.D. Lorna Wing on page 190, and Back Matter
- Theory of Mind and the Triad of Perspectives on Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A View from the Bridge by Olga Bogdashina on page 301, and Back Matter
- Philosophical and Ethical Problems in Mental Handicap by Peter Byrne in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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