The autism spectrum and further education [electronic resource] : a guide to good practice / Christine Breakey.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2006.Description: 208 pISBN:
  • 9781846425318 (e-book)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 22
LOC classification:
  • LC4717.5 .B74 2006
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available in printed form ISBN 9781843103820
Summary: Useful for professionals working with students with autism spectrum disorders, this guide provides guidelines and practical advice on teaching young adults successfully and confidently. Emphasizing the development of resources and practical skills for use specifically in FE colleges, it covers key areas. This guide for professionals working with students with autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) in further education meets the increasing demand for information and support on this subject.Christine Breakey provides useful guidelines and practical advice on teaching young adults successfully and confidently, emphasising the development of resources and practical skills for use specifically in FE colleges. The author covers all the key areas and offers strategies and solutions for communicating effectively, helping students to manage transition, and understanding and minimising the causes of ASC behaviours as well as teaching social skills and ASC self-awareness.The Autism Spectrum and Further Education will be a vital resource for professionals in FE institutions who have to meet the needs of young adults with ASCs.
List(s) this item appears in: MEdLM L7 Understanding Autism
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-204) and index.

Useful for professionals working with students with autism spectrum disorders, this guide provides guidelines and practical advice on teaching young adults successfully and confidently. Emphasizing the development of resources and practical skills for use specifically in FE colleges, it covers key areas. This guide for professionals working with students with autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) in further education meets the increasing demand for information and support on this subject.Christine Breakey provides useful guidelines and practical advice on teaching young adults successfully and confidently, emphasising the development of resources and practical skills for use specifically in FE colleges. The author covers all the key areas and offers strategies and solutions for communicating effectively, helping students to manage transition, and understanding and minimising the causes of ASC behaviours as well as teaching social skills and ASC self-awareness.The Autism Spectrum and Further Education will be a vital resource for professionals in FE institutions who have to meet the needs of young adults with ASCs.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781843103820

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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