Autism in the Early Years
A Practical Guide
David Fulton Publishers Ltd
Published on 22. September 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-85346-599-4 (ISBN)
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Description
Anyone meeting a young child with autism for the first time will find this book invaluable. In a clear and sensitive style the authors:
outline the characteristics of autism as they present themselves in the early years
consider the nature of autism and the issues surrounding assessment and diagnosis
offer practical strategies for effective and realistic intervention both at home and in a variety of early years settings
explore possibilities for enhancing access to the early years curriculum
The authors provide extensive material that will be equally accessible and relevant to parents following an early diagnosis of autism in their child
This fully revised new edition includes new material that relates to new statutory requirements such as Every Child Matters and Disability Equality Duty as well as updates to different approaches to autism, assessment and behavioural issues. This classic text will provide much needed support and advice to anxious parents, teachers and professionals who are working together in an unfamiliar area.
outline the characteristics of autism as they present themselves in the early years
consider the nature of autism and the issues surrounding assessment and diagnosis
offer practical strategies for effective and realistic intervention both at home and in a variety of early years settings
explore possibilities for enhancing access to the early years curriculum
The authors provide extensive material that will be equally accessible and relevant to parents following an early diagnosis of autism in their child
This fully revised new edition includes new material that relates to new statutory requirements such as Every Child Matters and Disability Equality Duty as well as updates to different approaches to autism, assessment and behavioural issues. This classic text will provide much needed support and advice to anxious parents, teachers and professionals who are working together in an unfamiliar area.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85346-599-4 (9781853465994)
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11/2009
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Person
Val Cumine is Senior Educational Psychologist, Lancashire. Julia Leach is Specialist Educational Psychologist (Early Years), Blackpool. Gill Stevenson is Autism Support Teacher, Blackburn with Darwen.
Content
Autism: an introduction; Assessment and diagnosis; implications of current theories for intervention; Intervention approaches; Differentiating the early years curriculum and developing play; Behavioural difficulties - from understanding to intervention; Observation profile; Appendix 1: Diagnostic criteria for autism; Appendix 2: Early learning goals: six areas of learning; References; Index.