Transition or transformation? helping young people with autistic spectrum disorder set out on a hopeful road towards their adult lives

Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can often find the step into adulthood and independence more difficult than their neurotypical peers, particularly where employment is concerned. The authors show, however, that with the right guidance and a positive attitude in schools, young peopl...

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Main Author: Clements, John, 1946 Dec. 1- (-)
Other Authors: Hardy, Julia, Lord, Stephanie
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2010.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798194406719
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Summary:Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can often find the step into adulthood and independence more difficult than their neurotypical peers, particularly where employment is concerned. The authors show, however, that with the right guidance and a positive attitude in schools, young people with ASDs can be every bit as happy and successful as those who are not on the spectrum. The book describes a programme developed over a number of years by teachers at a school for young people with ASDs, which successfully enabled autistic pupils to achieve their full potential. The authors explain
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (178 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781283906227
9780857003867