The Effective Teacher's Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties

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.