Specialist Support Approaches To Autism Spectrum Disorder Students In Mainstream Settings

125 Pages·2005·3.057 MB·English

by  Sally Hewitt

Specialist Support Approaches
to Autism Spectrum Disorder Students
in Mainstream Settings
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Specialist Support Approaches to
Autism Spectrum Disorder Students
in Mainstream Settings
Sally Hewitt
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Copyright © Sally Hewitt 2005
Library ofCongress Cataloging in Publication Data
Hewitt, Sally, 1961-
Specialist support approaches to autism spectrum disorder students in mainstream settings
/ Sally Hewitt.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1-84310-290-0 (pbk.)
1. Autistic children--Education--United States. 2. Inclusive education--United States. I.
Title.
LC4718.H49 2005
371.94--dc22
2004014270
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ISBN-13: 978 1 84310 290 8
ISBN-10: 1 84310 290 0
ISBN pdfeBook: 1 84642 125 X
Printed and Bound in Great Britain by
Athenaeum Press, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were
hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided
them to their desired haven. (Psalm 107:29–30)
This book is for Shaw
Acknowledgements
With thanks to Julie Crate; Sandra Fisher, Annette Clarke and Sue
Sengupta; and the many parents, staff and pupils I’ve been
privileged to work with.
WithspecialthankstoSam,Will,HannahandLillie;myparents;
and Downham Market Christian Fellowship.
Contents
Introduction 9
Chapter 1. Familiarization 21
Chapter 2. Transitions in and around schools 33
Chapter 3. Physical positioning 41
Chapter 4. Verbal instructions 51
Chapter 5. Workstation areas 57
Chapter 6. Visual timetables 65
Chapter 7. Other visual prompts 71
Chapter 8. Work materials and methods 79
Chapter 9. Specific subject areas 85
Chapter 10. Friendship skills 101
Chapter 11. Breaks and lunch-times 107
Chapter 12. Reviewing progress 111
Afterword 117
References 119
Index 121