Teaching Assistant's Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders

This pocket size (5x8") guide provides information essential for understanding the effects of autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) on the lives of children and their families. It tells how to use behavior management techniques in the classroom, how to create successful teaching and learning methods, and how to develop strategies to enhance the school experience for children with ASDs. Each chapter provides activities and real-life case studies. A glossary and list of web sites are also included. The book is for teacher aides, special needs assistants, and others who work in classrooms with children with ASDs. Cartwright teaches in a special needs school. Morgan teaches at Swansea Institute. There is no subject index. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Ann Cartwright has taught in a special school in Swansea for over ten years. However, her interest in Special Needs began 25 years ago when her second son was born with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Jill Morgan has worked with Teaching Assistants for the last 14 years both in the US and the UK. She currently teaches on the Foundation Degree in Learning Support at Swansea Institute of Higher Education, UK (SIHE), and is also an Independent Education and Training Consultant.