Teaching children on the autism spectrum presents a very particular challenge that requires special understanding from everyone involved. This book offers valuable insight into the nature of autism; Asperger syndrome and other associated conditions.

This book includes:

• clear principles for appropriate teaching
• a positive approach to developing relationships with socially and emotionally detached children
• a wealth of strategies and activities for developing skills in the key areas of engagement with others; communication and creativity
• practical advice on supporting children on the autism spectrum in a school and classroom environment
• ideas for training and supporting those who work with children with autism.

Contains photocopiable resources and ideas and materials for in-service training.

Paperback. Contains 64 A4 pages.

About the author

Dave Sherratt has been teaching children on the autism spectrum for more than twenty years; and tutored in autism at Birmingham University. He has lectured and published on autism in many countries. He has also worked on Highland's Autism Outreach Advisory Team.