The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ann Cartwright
By (author) Dr Jill Morgan
SeriesTeaching Assistant's Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:154
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780826498120
ClassificationsDewey:371.141240941
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publication Date 10 March 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A practical guide that will enable Teaching Assistants to understand the difficulties experienced by children on the Autistic Spectrum.

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

"Highly recommended to TAs supporting children with autistic spectrum disorders." Learning Support, Summer Term 1 2008