The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders [Paperback]

Introduction
-terminology
-your role as a TA
-working under supervision
-regular features1. What are Austistic Spectrum Disorders
-historical background
-how common is ASD?-dispelling the myths-manifestations-can it be cured?-chapter summary-reflactive journal
2. Understanding the effects of ASD
-the Triad of Impairment
-commuication
-social development and interaction
-imagination or flexibility in thinking
-what about the family?-chapter summaryreflective journal
3. Beahviour Management and ASD- some basic principles of bahviour management-the ABCs of behaviour-how is behaviour linked to the TRiad of Impairment?-can children with ASD control their bahaviour?-ASD: A condition of almost permanent stress-what will motivate appropriate behaviours for the children I work with?-managing your own behaviour-chapter summary-reflective journal4. Teaching children with ASD
-communication
-social interaction-imagination/flexibility-TEACH-other teaching theories and strategies-chapter summary-reflective journal Conclusions-general principles-how will this change what I do as a TA?
Appendix
Recommended reading
Organisations and websites
Glossary