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from the personal collection of Team C0110296.
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Autism - an introduction |
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Autism - an introduction |
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Reference: |
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Bolton, Patrick, Baron-Cohen, Simon (1993). Autism: The Facts. New York:
Oxford University Press Inc.
Green, Gill (2000). My Child Has Autism - A Parent's Guide. Singapore:
Autism Resource Centre (Singapore).
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The characteristics |
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Autism - The Characteristics |
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Reference: |
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Wing, Lorna (1995). "Autistic Spectrum Disorders: an aid to diagnosis".
London: The National Autistic Society. |
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Impairment of Social Interaction |
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Reference: |
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Wing, Lorna (1995). "Autistic Spectrum Disorders: an aid to diagnosis".
London: The National Autistic Society. |
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Impairment of Social Communication |
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Reference: |
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Wing, Lorna (1995). "Autistic Spectrum Disorders: an aid to diagnosis".
London: The National Autistic Society. |
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Impairment of Imagination |
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Reference: |
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Wing, Lorna (1995). "Autistic Spectrum Disorders: an aid to diagnosis".
London: The National Autistic Society. |
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Repetitive Stereotyped Activities |
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Reference: |
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Wing, Lorna (1995). Autistic Spectrum Disorders: an aid to diagnosis.
London: The National Autistic Society. |
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Variable features |
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Variable Features |
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Reference: |
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Wing, Lorna (1995). "Autistic Spectrum Disorders: an aid to diagnosis".
London: The National Autistic Society. |
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Special (Savant) Abilities |
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Special (Savant) Abilities |
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Bolton, Patrick, Baron-Cohen, Simon (1993). "Autism: The Facts". New York:
Oxford University Press Inc. Pages 52-59.
(Contains a rather substantial chapter on the various kinds of special skills
which autistic individuals possess)
Selfe, L. (1977). "Nadia: A Case of Extraordinary Drawing Ability in an Autistic
Child". London: Academic Press.
(The drawings of a young child with autism and a discussion of the nature of
her special skill)
Treffert, D. A. (1989). "Extraordinary People". London: Bantam Press.
(Case histories and discussions of people with remarkable special skills in
music, art, calendar calculation, etc.)
Wiltshire, Stephen (1989). "Cities". London: Dent.
(The detailed architectural drawings of a boy with autism.)
- from the reading list of "The Autistic Spectrum: A Guide for Parents and
Professionals" by Lorna Wing (1996).
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Artistic Ability |
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Fig 4.1/2 Photograph (Team C0110296)
Subject: Bolton, Patrick, Baron-Cohen, Simon (1993). Autism: The Facts. New
York: Oxford University Press Inc. Pages 52-59. |
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Bolton, Patrick, Baron-Cohen, Simon (1993). "Autism: The Facts". New York:
Oxford University Press Inc. Pages 52-59.
(Contains a rather substantial chapter on the various kinds of special skills
which autistic individuals possess)
Selfe, L. (1977). "Nadia: A Case of Extraordinary Drawing Ability in an Autistic
Child". London: Academic Press.
(The drawings of a young child with autism and a discussion of the nature of
her special skill)
Treffert, D. A. (1989). "Extraordinary People". London: Bantam Press.
(Case histories and discussions of people with remarkable special skills in
music, art, calendar calculation, etc.)
Wiltshire, Stephen (1989). "Cities". London: Dent.
(The detailed architectural drawings of a boy with autism.)
- from the reading list of "The Autistic Spectrum: A Guide for Parents and
Professionals" by Lorna Wing (1996). |
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Musical Ability |
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Reference: |
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Bolton, Patrick, Baron-Cohen, Simon (1993). "Autism: The Facts". New York:
Oxford University Press Inc. Pages 52-59.
(Contains a rather substantial chapter on the various kinds of special skills
which autistic individuals possess)
Selfe, L. (1977). "Nadia: A Case of Extraordinary Drawing Ability in an Autistic
Child". London: Academic Press.
(The drawings of a young child with autism and a discussion of the nature of
her special skill)
Treffert, D. A. (1989). "Extraordinary People". London: Bantam Press.
(Case histories and discussions of people with remarkable special skills in
music, art, calendar calculation, etc.)
Wiltshire, Stephen (1989). "Cities". London: Dent.
(The detailed architectural drawings of a boy with autism.)
- from the reading list of "The Autistic Spectrum: A Guide for Parents and
Professionals" by Lorna Wing (1996).
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Rote-Memory and Calculation Skills |
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Reference: |
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Bolton, Patrick, Baron-Cohen, Simon (1993). "Autism: The Facts". New York:
Oxford University Press Inc. Pages 52-59.
(Contains a rather substantial chapter on the various kinds of special skills
which autistic individuals possess)
Selfe, L. (1977). "Nadia: A Case of Extraordinary Drawing Ability in an Autistic
Child". London: Academic Press.
(The drawings of a young child with autism and a discussion of the nature of
her special skill)
Treffert, D. A. (1989). "Extraordinary People". London: Bantam Press.
(Case histories and discussions of people with remarkable special skills in
music, art, calendar calculation, etc.)
Wiltshire, Stephen (1989). "Cities". London: Dent.
(The detailed architectural drawings of a boy with autism.)
- from the reading list of "The Autistic Spectrum: A Guide for Parents and
Professionals" by Lorna Wing (1996). |
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Autism - a brief history |
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Autism - a brief history |
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Reference: |
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Frith, Uta (1989). "Autism - Explaining the Enigma". Cambridge, Massachusettes:
Blackwell Publishers. Pages 7-11.
(This book is frequently referred to, as the author takes a unique look at anecdotes
and characters in history and speculates on their relation to autism. These
have been cited as clues of ASD existing in history.)
Happé, Francessa (1994). "Autism – an introduction to psychological
theory". London: University College London Press Limited. Pages 7-14.
Cumine, Val, Leach, Julia, Stevenson, Gill. (1998). "Asperger Syndrome –
A Practical Guide for Teachers". London: David Fulton Publishers Ltd. Pages
1-2.
Green, Gill (2000). "My Child Has Autism - A Parent's Guide". Singapore:
Autism Resource Centre (Singapore). Page 2.
Wing, Lorna (1996). "The Autistic Spectrum – A Guide for Parents and Professionals".
London: Constable and Company Limited. Pages 17-21.
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Leo Kanner |
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Frith, Uta (1989). "Autism - Explaining the Enigma". Cambridge, Massachusettes:
Blackwell Publishers. Pages 7-11.
(This book is frequently referred to, as the author takes a unique look at anecdotes
and characters in history and speculates on their relation to autism. These
have been cited as clues of ASD existing in history.)
Happé, Francessa (1994). "Autism – an introduction to psychological
theory". London: University College London Press Limited. Pages 7-14.
Cumine, Val, Leach, Julia, Stevenson, Gill. (1998). "Asperger Syndrome –
A Practical Guide for Teachers". London: David Fulton Publishers Ltd. Pages
1-2.
Green, Gill (2000). "My Child Has Autism - A Parent's Guide". Singapore:
Autism Resource Centre (Singapore). Page 2.
Wing, Lorna (1996). "The Autistic Spectrum – A Guide for Parents and Professionals".
London: Constable and Company Limited. Pages 17-21.
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Hans Asperger |
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Reference: |
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Frith, Uta (1989). "Autism - Explaining the Enigma". Cambridge, Massachusettes:
Blackwell Publishers. Pages 7-11.
(This book is frequently referred to, as the author takes a unique look at anecdotes
and characters in history and speculates on their relation to autism. These
have been cited as clues of ASD existing in history.)
Happé, Francessa (1994). "Autism – an introduction to psychological
theory". London: University College London Press Limited. Pages 7-14.
Cumine, Val, Leach, Julia, Stevenson, Gill. (1998). "Asperger Syndrome –
A Practical Guide for Teachers". London: David Fulton Publishers Ltd. Pages
1-2.
Green, Gill (2000). "My Child Has Autism - A Parent's Guide". Singapore:
Autism Resource Centre (Singapore). Page 2.
Wing, Lorna (1996). "The Autistic Spectrum – A Guide for Parents and Professionals".
London: Constable and Company Limited. Pages 17-21.
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Folktales in History |
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Frith, Uta (1989). "Autism - Explaining the Enigma". Cambridge, Massachusettes:
Blackwell Publishers.
(This book is frequently referred to, as the author takes a unique look at
anecdotes and characters in history and speculates on their relation to autism.) |
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Folktales in History |
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Reference: |
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Frith, Uta (1989). "Autism - Explaining the Enigma". Cambridge, Massachusettes:
Blackwell Publishers.
(This book is frequently referred to, as the author takes a unique look at
anecdotes and characters in history and speculates on their relation to autism.) |
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Explaining autism |
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Explaining autism |
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Reference: |
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Baron-Cohen, Simon (1995). "Mindblindness - an Essay on Autism and Theory
of Mind". Massachusetts, USA: Massachusetts Institue of Technology Press.
Baron-Cohen, Simon, Bolton, Patrick (1993). "Autism - The Facts". New
York: Oxford University Press.
Happe, Francesca (1994). "Autism - an introduction to psychological theory".
London: University College London Press. |
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Biological Factors |
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Reference: |
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Baron-Cohen, Simon (1995). "Mindblindness - an Essay on Autism and Theory
of Mind". Massachusetts, USA: Massachusetts Institue of Technology Press.
Baron-Cohen, Simon, Bolton, Patrick (1993). "Autism - The Facts". New
York: Oxford University Press.
Happe, Francesca (1994). "Autism - an introduction to psychological theory".
London: University College London Press.
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Mind-blindness |
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Reference: |
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Baron-Cohen, Simon (1995). "Mindblindness - an Essay on Autism and Theory
of Mind". Massachusetts, USA: Massachusetts Institue of Technology Press.
Baron-Cohen, Simon, Bolton, Patrick (1993). "Autism - The Facts". New
York: Oxford University Press.
Happe, Francesca (1994). "Autism - an introduction to psychological theory".
London: University College London Press.
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Diagnosis |
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Diagnosis |
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Reference: |
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American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and Statical Manual, 4th
Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
Green, Gill (2000). My Child Has Autism – A Parent’s Guide. Singapore: Autism
Resource Centre (Singapore). Page 9-11.
Frith, Uta (1989). Autism - Explaining the Enigma. Cambridge, Massachusettes:
Blackwell Publishers. Pages 11-14.
Happé, Francessa (1994). Autism – an introduction to psychological theory.
London: University College London Press Limited. Pages 20-21.
Nye, Andrew, e.d. (2000). The Autism Handbook. London: The National Autistic
Society. Pages 11-13.
Wing, Lorna (1996). The Autistic Spectrum – A Guide for Parents and Professionals.
London: Constable and Company Limited. Pages 27-31.
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Possible biological causes |
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Important Questions on Diagnosis |
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Reference: |
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American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and Statical Manual, 4th
Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
Green, Gill (2000). My Child Has Autism – A Parent’s Guide. Singapore: Autism
Resource Centre (Singapore). Page 9-11.
Frith, Uta (1989). Autism - Explaining the Enigma. Cambridge, Massachusettes:
Blackwell Publishers. Pages 11-14.
Happé, Francessa (1994). Autism – an introduction to psychological theory.
London: University College London Press Limited. Pages 20-21.
Nye, Andrew, e.d. (2000). The Autism Handbook. London: The National Autistic
Society. Pages 11-13.
Wing, Lorna (1996). The Autistic Spectrum – A Guide for Parents and Professionals.
London: Constable and Company Limited. Pages 27-31. |
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DSM-IV criteria |
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American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and Statical Manual, 4th
Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association. |
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The Family |
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How Families Cope |
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Reference: |
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Powers, Michael D. (1989). Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide. Bethesda,
MD, USA: Woodbine House.
(Full of practical tips for living with a child with ASD.)
Davies, Julie (1992). Children with Autism: a booklet for brothers and sisters.
Available from the Early Years Centre, 272 Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, Notts.
Tel: 0623 490879.
Harris, Sandra L. (1994). Siblings of children with autism: a guide for families.
Bethesda, MD, USA: Woodbine House.
Nally, Brenda (1999). Focus on the Family Series Booklet 1: Diagnosis - Reaction
in Families. London: The National Autistic Society.
Amenta III, Charles A. (1992). Russell is Extra Special: A Book About Autism
for Children. Washington, DC: Magination Press.
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Family Life |
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Reference: |
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Powers, Michael D. (1989). Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide. Bethesda,
MD, USA: Woodbine House.
(Full of practical tips for living with a child with ASD.)
Davies, Julie (1992). Children with Autism: a booklet for brothers and sisters.
Available from the Early Years Centre, 272 Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, Notts.
Tel: 0623 490879.
Harris, Sandra L. (1994). Siblings of children with autism: a guide for families.
Bethesda, MD, USA: Woodbine House.
Nally, Brenda (1999). Focus on the Family Series Booklet 1: Diagnosis - Reaction
in Families. London: The National Autistic Society.
Amenta III, Charles A. (1992). Russell is Extra Special: A Book About Autism
for Children. Washington, DC: Magination Press. |
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Healthy attitudes for the Family |
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Reference: |
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Powers, Michael D. (1989). Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide. Bethesda,
MD, USA: Woodbine House.
(Full of practical tips for living with a child with ASD.)
Davies, Julie (1992). Children with Autism: a booklet for brothers and sisters.
Available from the Early Years Centre, 272 Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, Notts.
Tel: 0623 490879.
Harris, Sandra L. (1994). Siblings of children with autism: a guide for families.
Bethesda, MD, USA: Woodbine House.
Nally, Brenda (1999). Focus on the Family Series Booklet 1: Diagnosis - Reaction
in Families. London: The National Autistic Society.
Amenta III, Charles A. (1992). Russell is Extra Special: A Book About Autism
for Children. Washington, DC: Magination Press.
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Education |
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Education |
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Reference: |
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Blamires, M., Robertson, C., Blamires, J. (1997) Resource Materials for Teachers:
Parent-Teacher Partnership - Practical Approaches to Meet Special Educational
Needs. London: David Fulton Publishers.
The National Autistic Society. (199?) Information on Autism and Asperger Syndrome
for Schools. London: The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society. (1997) Timetable for autism – An overview of
educating children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders. London:
The National Autistic Society.
Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council. (1998) Asperger syndrome
– practical strategies for the classroom: A teacher’s guide. London: The National
Autistic Society.
Cumine, V., Leach, J., Stevenson, G. (1998) Resource Materials for Teachers:
Asperger Syndrome – A Practical Guide for Teachers. London: David Fulton Publishers
Ltd.
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Choosing schools |
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Reference: |
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Blamires, M., Robertson, C., Blamires, J. (1997) Resource Materials for Teachers:
Parent-Teacher Partnership - Practical Approaches to Meet Special Educational
Needs. London: David Fulton Publishers.
The National Autistic Society. (199?) Information on Autism and Asperger Syndrome
for Schools. London: The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society. (1997) Timetable for autism – An overview of
educating children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders. London:
The National Autistic Society.
Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council. (1998) Asperger syndrome
– practical strategies for the classroom: A teacher’s guide. London: The National
Autistic Society.
Cumine, V., Leach, J., Stevenson, G. (1998) Resource Materials for Teachers:
Asperger Syndrome – A Practical Guide for Teachers. London: David Fulton Publishers
Ltd.
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Classroom tips |
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Blamires, M., Robertson, C., Blamires, J. (1997) Resource Materials for Teachers:
Parent-Teacher Partnership - Practical Approaches to Meet Special Educational
Needs. London: David Fulton Publishers.
The National Autistic Society. (199?) Information on Autism and Asperger Syndrome
for Schools. London: The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society. (1997) Timetable for autism – An overview of
educating children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders. London:
The National Autistic Society.
Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council. (1998) Asperger syndrome
– practical strategies for the classroom: A teacher’s guide. London: The National
Autistic Society.
Cumine, V., Leach, J., Stevenson, G. (1998) Resource Materials for Teachers:
Asperger Syndrome – A Practical Guide for Teachers. London: David Fulton Publishers
Ltd.
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Parent-teacher partnership |
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[All the above parent/ teacher advice and quotes are adapted from The National
Autistic Society (London)’s excellent booklet ‘Information on Autism and Asperger
Syndrome for Schools’.] |
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Blamires, M., Robertson, C., Blamires, J. (1997) Resource Materials for Teachers:
Parent-Teacher Partnership - Practical Approaches to Meet Special Educational
Needs. London: David Fulton Publishers.
The National Autistic Society. (199?) Information on Autism and Asperger Syndrome
for Schools. London: The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society. (1997) Timetable for autism – An overview of
educating children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders. London:
The National Autistic Society.
Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council. (1998) Asperger syndrome
– practical strategies for the classroom: A teacher’s guide. London: The National
Autistic Society.
Cumine, V., Leach, J., Stevenson, G. (1998) Resource Materials for Teachers:
Asperger Syndrome – A Practical Guide for Teachers. London: David Fulton Publishers
Ltd. |
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FAQ Archive |
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FAQ Archive |
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What is autism? |
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What are the characteristics? |
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What causes autism? |
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How common is autism? |
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Edelson, S. (1999). Overview of Autism [On-Line]. Available: http://www.autism.org/overview.html |
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Who gets autism? |
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Can other disabilities also occur? |
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Is autism = mental retardation? |
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Is autism a mental illness? |
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Do autistic people look different? |
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Do children 'grow out' of autism? |
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What is Asperger Syndrome? |
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Green, Gill (2000). My Child Has Autism - A Parent's Guide. Singapore: Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) |
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Internal resources |
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Internal Resources |
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Article> 10 teaching tips |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail.
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Tip 1: high expectations |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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Tip 2: a positive approach |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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Tip 3: require a response |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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Tip 4: ignore inappropriate acts |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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Tip 5: speak clearly |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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Tip 6: use a schedule |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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Tip 7: do not threaten |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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Tip 8: do not give to tantrums |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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Tip 9: discourage ritualistic acts |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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Tip 10: gain their attention first |
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Heffner, G. Teaching, Training, and Living with Children Who Have Autism: Recommendations [On-line]. Available at: http://autism.mybravenet.com/teaching.htm. Permission granted via e-mail. |
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The Autism Quiz |
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Quiz Hall of Fame |
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External resources |
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External resources |
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Siyabonga's Concepts |
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his first name |
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his last name |
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letter from his mother |
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old sitemap - activities |
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old sitemap - activities 2 |
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old sitemap - accounts voices |
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old sitemap - accounts |
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old sitemap - resources |
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khezashis |
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old sitemap - introduction |
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Siyabonga's Gallery |
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Gallery |
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Siyabonga's Gallery |
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Contribute to the gallery |
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Visitor contributions |
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Visitor contributions |
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Autism and sports on a high level |
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Thörnelöf, Barbro (2001). Autism and sports on a high-level - Is it possible?. Permission granted via e-mail (12 September 2001). |
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