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The Effective Teacher's Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties

Practical strategies

By Michael Farrell

Published November 18th 2005 by Routledge – 104 pages

Series: The Effective Teacher's Guides

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    978-0-415-36039-5
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Description

This clear, practical and teacher-friendly book examines the causes and consequences of autism and other communication difficulties. Focusing on educational aspects, the book pays particular attention to issues teachers may encounter with speech, grammar, meaning, use of language and comprehension, and leads the reader through:

  • terms and definitions
  • legal considerations
  • classroom strategies
  • pedagogical issues.

Highly accessible and authoritative, this is a rich source of knowledge, ideas and guidance on how to achieve good practice in the classroom.

Contents

1. Communication and Interaction Difficulties 2. Difficulties with Speech 3. Difficulties with Grammar 4. Difficulties with Meaning 5. Difficulties with the Use of Language 6. Difficulties with Comprehension 7. Provision for Pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Conclusion

Name: The Effective Teacher's Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties: Practical strategies (eBook) – Routledge 
Description: By Michael Farrell. This clear, practical and teacher-friendly book examines the causes and consequences of autism and other communication difficulties. Focusing on educational aspects, the book pays particular attention to issues teachers may encounter with speech,...
Categories: Education, Inclusion and Special Educational Needs, Autism