Includes bibliographical references and index.

By situating understandings of autism within a 'bio-psycho-social-insider' framework, this title offers fresh insights that bring together global pedagogic practice, policy, research, and the insider perspective. Guldberg critiques current notions of Evidence-Based Practice and suggests ways of bridging the research-practice gap. She explores the interrelationship between inclusive principles, distinctive group learning needs and individual needs of the child or young person. Eight principles of good autism practice provide a helpful framework for how education settings and practitioners can adapt classroom environments and teaching so that autistic children and young people can thrive. Written for anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of autistic pupils, the book provides practitioners and students on education courses with tools for best practices.