| How to Make School Make Sense: A Parents' Guide to Helping the Child with Asperger Syndrome Contributor(s): Attwood, Anthony (Foreword by), Lawrence, Clare (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843106647 ISBN-13: 9781843106647 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - Communicative Disorders - Education | Special Education - Behavioral, Emotional & Social Disabilities - Education | Parent Participation |
| Dewey: 371.94 |
| LCCN: 2008009964 |
| Physical Information: 0.27" H x 6.18" W x 9.27" (0.42 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Every child's education relies on a partnership between parents, professionals and, of course, the child. This book gives parents of children with Asperger syndrome (AS) practical advice on how to make the most of this important partnership and work with schools to ensure their child's needs are being met. The book explores how parents can prepare their child for school life and how they can work with teachers to improve the classroom environment, as well as the school environment as a whole, for their child and consequently for the benefit of all pupils. Strategies include peer education, the use of visual cues and rules and effective communication between parents, teachers and support staff. This clear, accessible book will be an invaluable guide for parents of children with AS and will also be of interest to the teachers and educational professionals who work with them. |
Contributor Bio(s): Attwood, Tony: - Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, with over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He is currently Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.Lawrence, Clare: - Clare Lawrence is a teacher, autism worker and mother of two children, one of whom has AS. She works closely with schools across the UK, exploring practical solutions for how to make education more accessible for children with AS. Clare lives in Cambridgeshire, UK. |