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Author:   Francine Brower
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Dimensions:   Width: 12.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 19.60cm
Weight:   0.146kg
ISBN:  

9780826494214

ISBN 10:   0826494218
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   10 March 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

1. Enhancing Understanding - good practice for all - generalising information - the need for consistency - incidental learning - reducing stress 2. Enabling Communication - processing time - understanding idioms - positive language - repairing conversations - literal understanding - developing dialogue - missing inference 3. Developing Social Skills - eye contact - recognising triggers for behaviour - proactive interventions - discrete teaching of skills 4. Creating the Right Environment - visual supports - cue cards - how to organise - a safe haven - whole school understanding - acoustics - lighting - unstructured time 5. Teaching Coping Strategies - the use of humour - first/then motivators - coping with homework - adult mentors 6. Tackling the curriculum - developing independence - clear start and finish to tasks - differention of work - written supports - recognising specialist language - getting the main idea - using mind maps - specific ideas on each core area of the curriculum 7. Encouraging Flexibility - use of resources - planning for change - bending the rules - negotiation 8. Summary of key points - patience - small steps - identifying progress - record keeping - rewards - feedback to the pupil - the pupil voice

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Francine Brower was previously a headteacher in an ASD specialist school and worked as a Team Leader for the National Autistic Society for over two decades. She is currently a consultant working with schools and individual children.

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