The Essential Manual for Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
Kathy Hoopmann
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Description for The Essential Manual for Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
Paperback. A quick reference guide to Asperger syndrome (ASD) in the classroom, Kathy Hoopmann's handbook is ideal for busy teachers. It covers all the key problem areas, such as meltdowns, explains them from the student's perspective, and provides strategies for how to manage them and create the best environment for the child. Illustrator(s): Houkamau, Rebecca. Num Pages: 224 pages, 101 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNSG2; MJNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
Perfect for time-poor teachers, Kathy Hoopmann's essential handbook is an easy-to-navigate resource that promotes a positive learning environment in which students with Asperger syndrome (ASD) can thrive.
Kathy's unique ability to explain the ASD mind-set shines through as her concise descriptions reveal how to recognise and develop the child's strengths to the fullest potential whilst guiding and mentoring through areas of difficulties.
Full of effective and innovative strategies, the book covers areas such as meltdowns, forming friendships, literal thinking and speaking, and the overwhelming influence of sensory sensitivities. Activities to help explain the child's ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849055536
SKU
V9781849055536
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Kathy Hoopmann
Kathy Hoopmann has written over twenty books with translations into nineteen languages. Her work sells widely in Australia, the UK, the US and the Middle East. She has won and been shortlisted for many literary awards, including the Children's Book Council of Australia Award, the ALCS Educational Award (UK), the Living Now Award (US) and has five times been awarded ... Read more
Reviews for The Essential Manual for Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
Kathy Hoopman's latest book should be compulsory reading for anyone involved in the education of children with AS. Seldom do you find such depth of information in so accessible a form. Busy teachers will find the "Issue Sorter" a life saver. No need to plough through the text, just identify the problem and turn straight to the strategies. This book ... Read more