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Item Nr: B 95896 Title: Asperger Syndrome-Practical Strategies for the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
Grade Lvl: T Author: Thomas, George Barratt, Penny
Length: 52 Prod/Pub: National Autistic Society
Copyright: 1998 Series:
Book Type: N Biographee:
Copies: 0 Loan Period: 14 days
 
  This guide outlines the nature of the difficulties underlying AS, explains how they may give rise to problems in school and provides practical management suggestions. With a major focus on "making sense" of the difficulties encountered by persons with AS, common behaviors are discussed under the categories of "making sense of it" and "things to try," making for a practical approach. Discusses the following areas of impairment: social interaction, communication, and lack of flexibility. Mentions additional areas of difficulty such as problems with motor skills and unusual responses to sensory stimuli.

  Subjects:
  1902 - ARL
  1332 - AUTISM/ASD
  1024 - SPECIAL EDUCATION
  1465 - SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS/PERSONS