Full Description
A practical, easy-to-read introduction to the ideas and strategies that can be implemented within the classroom to help autistic children achieve their full potential. With an introduction to autism and its key differences, insights from autistic individuals and case studies drawn from years of experience, this is the definitive resource for busy teachers supporting autistic children within a mainstream or specialist school environment.
This book provides guidance on a variety of topics related to teaching autistic children in primary school, including adapting the curriculum, ensuring effective communication with staff and parents, fostering emotional regulation, as well as staff self-care. Each chapter includes easy-to-follow guides and resources, providing solutions, direction and support for teachers to help students on the autism spectrum to thrive.
Contents
Introduction to Autism
Top Autism-Friendly Strategies
Make Everything Visual For Me
Give Me a Schedule
Motivate Me
Help Me Be More Organised and Independent
Teach Me Ways to Cope with Anxiety
Teach Me How to Recognise and Cope with My Emotions
Give Me a Break
Help Me to Communicate
Help Me to Navigate the Social World at School
Being Inclusive
The Art of Communication
The Special Class
Keep it Positive
