Overview

Written for classroom assistants and support staff working with pervasive developmental disorder, autism and Asperger syndrome, this guide provides strategies to address the most common and perplexing behaviours and contains insights, tips and anecdotes that bring alive the everyday challenges. The first part gives the essential information that every paraprofessional should know when working with students within the autism spectrum. The second part provides strategies and guidelines using real life examples in an easily accessible format.

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Author:   Diane Twachtman-Cullen
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.591kg
ISBN:  

9780966652918

ISBN 10:   0966652916
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   15 March 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Autism Spectrum Disorders 101 : A Short Course for People in the Trenches. 1. Getting to Know your Student: The Autism Spectrum Disorders Continuum. 2. Atypicalities in Social Understanding and Expression. 3. Impairments in Communication and Language. 4. Restricted Repertoire of Interests and Activities: Problems with Imagination. 5. Abnormal Responses to Sensation. 6. Theory of Mind; Information Processing, Executive Function. 7. High Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome Does it Realy Matter? Part II: The Art and Science of Being a Para Pro. 8. General Overview of Professional Support: A New Breed for a New Century. Chapter 9. You're in the Trenches Now: The Science of Being a Para Pro. Chapter10. The Art of Being a Para Pro. Chapter 11. Sample Supports and Accommodations for Students with Special Needs. Chapter 12. A Wrap up Potpourri: Melding Art with Science.

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Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is executive director of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Consultation Centre in Connecticut. She is the author of numerous publications on a variety of topics related to autism, Asperger syndrome and related disorders.

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