Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Early Years - Brossura

Lynn Plimley; Maggie Bowen; Hugh Morgan

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1412923158 ISBN 13: 9781412923156

Casa editrice: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2007

Riassunto

This resource addresses issues related to identification, assessment, teaching and learning, social skills and behavior, alternative intervention, home-based programs, and transition from preschool to kindergarten.

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Recensione

'An extremely helpful, compact guide for anyone working in early years education... provides clear information for all professionals who work with children from birth to five with autistic spectrum disorders... A short, accessible and reader-friendly book that addresses the key issues' - Nursery Education

Contenuti

1. The Code of Practice for SEN – explaining the graduated response, the systems in education, the role of the SENc in the Early Years
2. The SEN and Disability Discrimination Act (2002)- how it impacts on the rights of individuals with ASD and their families.
3. Identification and Assessment- issues around diagnosis, assessment tools and monitoring progress.
4. Family relationships- how a child with ASD will impact on family dynamics- advice for parents and siblings
5. Roles and Responsibilities of Early Years Practioners- psychologists, G.Ps, health visitors, CAMHS, education, play groups, social services etc
6. Service Provision – good practice examples of multi-agency colloboration in service provision from health, social services, PPA and education
7. Partnership with Parents- the role of the voluntary sector, parent partnership shemes, family support groups, health, social services and education
8. Social Skills Training- personal hygiene, feeding, language and communication
9. Managing Behaviour- finding the triggers, using the right strategies, creating a stress free environment
10. Community Involvement- helping young children to cope in the outside world, leisure, shopping, local playgroup, nursery etc
11. Alternative Intervention and Home-Based Programmes- an objective overview of what’s available
12. The Transition from School to Pre-School Services

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1412923158
• ISBN 13: 9781412923156
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 112
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile