Successful school change and transition for the child with asperger syndrome a parents guide
This book provides parents of children with AS with advice on preparing their child to move to a new school, and make the transition as smooth as possible. Strategies covered include working out a transition time-line, identifying a named adult and 'safe haven' at the school, and effective...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Philadelphia :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2010.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798161006719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- FOREWORD; Introduction; Chapter 1 Planning the Move; 1.1 Identifying the problem; 1.2 Planning ahead - the '2-year plan'; 1.3 Choosing the new school; 1.4 Involving wider autism professionals; 1.5 Preparing your child; Chapter 2 Before Moving On; 2.1 Collecting your data. What has worked up to now?; 2.2 Sharing information about your child; 2.3 Visiting the new school; 2.4 Collecting support materials; 2.5 Identifying a named adult and 'safe haven'; 2.6 Identifying sensory difficulties and 'flagging them up' to the new school; 2.7 Identifying useful technologies
- 2.8 Identifying key skills to be developed (and habits to be broken) and working them into the Education Plan2.9 Encouraging the 'named adult' to visit the current school; 2.10 Working out a 'transition time-line' with clear identification of responsibilities for all involved; 2.11 Dealing with rumours; 2.12 Adapting current strategies that work for supporting transition; 2.13 Utilizing existing AS community of the school; 2.14 Familiarizing your child with the school, and with the concept of the school; Chapter 3 The Holidays
- 3.1 Looking at strategies to minimize distress at leaving the old school3.2 Providing preparation and support during the holiday period; 3.3 Addressing practical issues; 3.4 Taking on a project; 3.5 Identifying and practising the different social 'rules' and expectations of the new school; Chapter 4 The First Days; 4.1 Considering a flexi-start; 4.2 Using support; 4.3 Checking his needs have been understood; 4.4 Providing practical and organizational support; 4.5 Monitoring and supporting homework; 4.6 Helping with management of workload; 4.7 Facilitating communication
- 4.8 Ensuring that the 'simple' supports are in place (and remain so)4.9 Accessing transition support from 'Asperger community' of school; 4.10 Evaluating the first days; Chapter 5 Into the Future; Appendix: Transition Check-list; FURTHER READING
