Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum in primary schools a practical guide for teaching assistants - Canavan, Carolyn (London Routledge, 2015)
Strengths of individuals with Asperger syndrome or high functioning autism -- Important things to know about autism spectrum conditions -- Autism and Asperger syndrome : a brief history -- Girls with asperger syndrome -- Parents are a valuable resource : use them -- Be prepared! transition into primary school -- Sensory overload : creating an autism friendly environment -- The real challenge : managing behaviour -- Bullying and asperger syndrome -- Organization : practicalities -- Autism is a communication difficulty -- Handwriting difficulties, poor working memory and scribing for a pupil with AS -- Written assignments -- English literature -- Science, technologies and PE -- School trips.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Autistic children -- Education (Primary) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Teachers' assistants -- Handbooks, manuals, etc