Introduction. 1. What is Asperger Syndrome? 2. What signs might a child display? 3. What are some general strategies for the classroom? 4. What are some individual strategies for the pupil? 5. How can I help the pupil with AS to learn? 6. What about homework? 7. How do I help the child's stress? 8. What should the Teacher Aide be focusing on? 9. Who else in the school needs to know? 10. What should happen before the child changes class or school? 11. How can the wider school help? 12. Am I qualified to teach this child? Further Reading. References. Websites. Resources for some common conditions associated with Asperger Syndrome.
Description
The book presents a balanced look at the positive and negative traits of the syndrome and thoroughly describes the four distinct components of AS: social interaction, communication, imagination, and sensory sensitivity. Concrete strategies are presented to assist students with AS to participate fully in school without being remanded to classes for learning disabled students.