Holy Name University Library

Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Autism spectrum disorder and the transition into secondary school : a handbook for implementing strategies in the mainstream school setting / Marianna Murin, Josselyn Hellriegel and Will Mandy.

By: Murin, Marianna [author.].
Contributor(s): Hellriegel, Josselyn [author.] | Mandy, Will [author.].
London, UK ; Philadelphia, PA, USA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2016Description: 208 pages ; 28 cm.Content type: text ISBN: 9781785920189 (alk. paper).Subject(s): Autistic children -- Education (Secondary) -- Great Britain | Learning disabled children -- Education (Secondary) -- Great Britain | Mainstreaming in education -- Great BritainDDC classification: 371.9/M94 Other classification: GRef/COED
Contents:
Acknowledgements. Introduction and Instructions for Transition Pack. Part One: Creating an Individualised Transition Pack. Part Two: Resource Chapters and Appendices: 1. General Support with Transition to Secondary School. 2. Social interaction. 3. Language Difficulties. 4. Difficulties with Imagination and Flexible Thinking. 5. Bullying. 6. Planning and Organisation Problems. 7. Sensory Sensitivities. 8. Anxiety. 9. Challenging Behaviour. 10. More than Just One Condition and ASD (Comorbidity). References. Appendix 1. Adult Screening Questionnaire. Appendix 2. Child - Transition Screening Questionnaire. Appendix 3. Transition Management Plan. Appendix 4. Pupil Profile. Appendix 5. How Does the Triad of Impairments Present in the Classroom?. Appendix 6. Turn-Taking. Appendix 7. Rules in Conversation and Rules When Entering a Group. Appendix 8. Social StoriesTM. Appendix 9. Circle of Friends. Appendix 10. Personalized Timetable. Appendix 11. Prompt Cards. Appendix 12. Lunch Time Activity Timetable. Appendix 13. Buddy System. Appendix 14. Emotional Thermometer. Appendix 15. Emotional Toolbox. Appendix 16. Star Record Form. Appendix 17. Sensory Equipment. Appendix 18. Bullying Resources. Appendix 19. Pop Appendix Goal, Plan and Review. Appendix 20. Homework. Appendix 21. Explaining the Diagnosis of ASD to the Child - Handout for Parents and Carers. Appendix 22. Relaxation Strategies. Appendix 23. Skills and Abilities Used in Goal Directed Planning and Organisation. Appendix 24. My Transition Workbook for Children.
Summary: "This practical handbook describes a proven, evidence-based programme to make the transition from primary to secondary school as smooth and successful as possible for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The first part of the book explains how to create individualised Transition Plans for each child, and describes how school staff can collaborate successfully with parents and carers. Part two contains a wealth of practical, photocopiable resources for use directly with pupils on the autism spectrum that help to address their most frequent support needs, including sensory sensitivities, anxiety and difficulties with planning and organisation"--Page 4 of cover.
No physical items for this record

College of Education

Includes bibliographical references.

Acknowledgements. Introduction and Instructions for Transition Pack. Part One: Creating an Individualised Transition Pack. Part Two: Resource Chapters and Appendices: 1. General Support with Transition to Secondary School. 2. Social interaction. 3. Language Difficulties. 4. Difficulties with Imagination and Flexible Thinking. 5. Bullying. 6. Planning and Organisation Problems. 7. Sensory Sensitivities. 8. Anxiety. 9. Challenging Behaviour. 10. More than Just One Condition and ASD (Comorbidity). References. Appendix 1. Adult Screening Questionnaire. Appendix 2. Child - Transition Screening Questionnaire. Appendix 3. Transition Management Plan. Appendix 4. Pupil Profile. Appendix 5. How Does the Triad of Impairments Present in the Classroom?. Appendix 6. Turn-Taking. Appendix 7. Rules in Conversation and Rules When Entering a Group. Appendix 8. Social StoriesTM. Appendix 9. Circle of Friends. Appendix 10. Personalized Timetable. Appendix 11. Prompt Cards. Appendix 12. Lunch Time Activity Timetable. Appendix 13. Buddy System. Appendix 14. Emotional Thermometer. Appendix 15. Emotional Toolbox. Appendix 16. Star Record Form. Appendix 17. Sensory Equipment. Appendix 18. Bullying Resources. Appendix 19. Pop Appendix Goal, Plan and Review. Appendix 20. Homework. Appendix 21. Explaining the Diagnosis of ASD to the Child - Handout for Parents and Carers. Appendix 22. Relaxation Strategies. Appendix 23. Skills and Abilities Used in Goal Directed Planning and Organisation. Appendix 24. My Transition Workbook for Children.

"This practical handbook describes a proven, evidence-based programme to make the transition from primary to secondary school as smooth and successful as possible for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The first part of the book explains how to create individualised Transition Plans for each child, and describes how school staff can collaborate successfully with parents and carers. Part two contains a wealth of practical, photocopiable resources for use directly with pupils on the autism spectrum that help to address their most frequent support needs, including sensory sensitivities, anxiety and difficulties with planning and organisation"--Page 4 of cover.

There are no comments for this item.

Log in to your account to post a comment.