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15 March 2018
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Interventions and educational approaches for children with autism spectrum disorders have developed in response to the different models for how autism has been constructed and understood. This book explores the evolving theories on autism and how these have impacted the interventions and outcomes in education. Drawing on thirty years of professional experience and detailed research, Harvey exposes the myths around autism, advocates for understanding autism as difference rather than impairment, and provides practical guidance on teaching and learning, behaviour management, addressing sensory and physical needs of children with ASD. This accessible overview shows how to put autism research into practice, learn from historic mistakes and create the most supportive environment for children on the autism spectrum.
 
Market: Practitioners who work with children on the autism spectrum, including teachers and trainee teachers and therapists; parents. It has the potential to be adopted as a text for a course at an introductory level.
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ISBN-13
9781785924743
Author
Dr Catherine Harvey
Publisher
JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Published
15 March 2018
Format
Paperback / softback
Pages
240

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Interventions and educational approaches for children with autism spectrum disorders have developed in response to the different models for how autism has been constructed and understood. This book explores the evolving theories on autism and how these have impacted the interventions and outcomes in education. Drawing on thirty years of professional experience and detailed research, Harvey exposes the myths around autism, advocates for understanding autism as difference rather than impairment, and provides practical guidance on teaching and learning, behaviour management, addressing sensory and physical needs of children with ASD. This accessible overview shows how to put autism research into practice, learn from historic mistakes and create the most supportive environment for children on the autism spectrum.
 
Market: Practitioners who work with children on the autism spectrum, including teachers and trainee teachers and therapists; parents. It has the potential to be adopted as a text for a course at an introductory level.