ABSTRACT
This resource is designed to support education and health professionals to better understand how autism (including Asperger's syndrome) can present in girls; explaining the various difficulties and disadvantages that girls on the autism spectrum can face in educational settings.
As well as providing background information and theory, the resource offers practical strategies for working with girls with autism spectrum conditions. The resource contains a broad range of worksheets and activities on key issues: self-awareness; preparing for school life; learning; wider school life; preparing for employment; and preparing for further study.
Key Features:
- illustrated throughout with real-life quotes and case studies
- guidance on best practice when working with girls with autism spectrum conditions
- activities and resources for young females on the autism spectrum to support them in developing self-awareness, coping strategies and learning skills.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
Part 1: About this book
chapter |1 pages
Aims of this book
chapter |2 pages
Terminology
chapter |1 pages
How to use this book?
chapter |6 pages
Limitations of this resource
chapter |14 pages
Part 2: An introduction to the autism spectrum
part |2 pages
Part 3: School and educational experiences for girls and youngwomen on the autism spectrum
chapter |8 pages
Introduction
chapter |7 pages
Communication
chapter |3 pages
Social times
chapter |2 pages
Friendships
chapter |3 pages
Sensory issues
chapter |2 pages
Special interests
chapter |3 pages
Interpreting the world
chapter |4 pages
Feelings and emotions
chapter |5 pages
Self-esteem
chapter |4 pages
Transition
chapter |13 pages
Fact files
chapter |8 pages
Questions and answers
part |2 pages
Part 4: Workbooks and activities