Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers (Resource Materials for Teachers) (Paperback)

by Val Cumine (Author) "Hans Asperger (1906-1980) lived and worked in Vienna..." (more)
Key Phrases: Lynda Bannister, Lorna Wing, Key Stages (more...)

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This is a practical, useful and informative book which will enhance the staffroom bookshelf of any school, special or mainstream, involved in the education of not only children with Asperger syndrome but those with wider spectrum disorders.
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Product Description
This is a clear and concise guide to effective classroom practice for teachers and support assistants working with children with Asperger Syndrome in mainstream schools and other non-specialist settings.

The authors outline the underlying impairments and their educational implications, and consider the issues of assessment and diagnosis. They offer practical strategies for effective and realistic classroom intervention, including access to the National Curriculum, and consider the behavioral challenges the child with Asperger Syndrome may pose.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: David Fulton Publish; 1 edition (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853464996
• ISBN-13: 978-1853464997
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #866,921 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, easy-to-read, February 1, 1999

By A Customer

A busy teacher or parent can benefit tremendously from this book. My favourite part, which I now stress to every person who interacts with my son, is the use of the "Asperger Lens". The books shows many examples of a child's behaviour as it appears to others, then reviews the *same* behaviour through the "Asperger Lens", which is so illuminating! I highly recommend this book. Other AS books are also wonderful, but especially for teachers, this is specialized information, organized to be easy to read.

49 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource- Not just for teachers, May 5, 1999

By A Customer

What a great resource guide. The description of AS is easy to read and understand, making it good for family members and friends who want to know more about why your child is "different". Most importantly, it is chock full of practical strategies that will help you to help your child navigate the "mainstream" with less difficulty.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Parents & Teachers!, August 23, 1998

By	Shannon Ahern "Active-but-Odd" (Monterey Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book, although written in the UK and therefore referring to UK school structure, is a fantastic source of info for parents and teachers. I have given it to my 5-yr-old son's aides at preschool and day camp to read, and I'm ordering a copy to give his Kindergarten teacher in the fall! It's full of great examples and explanations of why AS kids behave as they do, how to help them succeed rather than fail, and really illustrates the kinds of things that can trigger outbursts that we caregivers may not notice.