What is Autism? Find out at:
Do you want to learn about Social Stories? Read a new Social Story every month at Carol Gray's website.
Do you want strategies and practical ideas for classroom management? Explore Room 5.
There are some great ideas for supporting inclusive schooling and exploring positive ways of supporting students with autism and other disabilities on Paula Kluth's website.The sections on Autism and Literacy have a number of useful articles.
Do you want to 'get inside the head' of a person with ASD? Two women, one Australian and one American tell their stories giving handy hints along the way:
Information on developments in the field of Autism in Australia is available on the Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders website.
Highly recommended reading:
Understanding the nature of autism: a guide to the autism spectrum disorders by Janice E. Janzen, Psych Corp., 2003
Autistic Spectrum Disorders : Practical Strategies for Teachers and Other Professionals by Northumberland County Council Communication Support Services, 2004 (available from the Department of Education Library & information Centre)
"You're going to Love This Kid!" Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom by Paula Kluth, Paul H. Brookes, 2003
Smiling at Shadows: A Mother's Journey Through Heartache and Joy by Junee Waites and Helen Swinbourne, Harper Collins, 2001
Teaching Children With Autism to Mind-Read : A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents by Patricia Howlin, Simon Baron-Cohen and Julie Hadwin John Wiley & Son Ltd, 1998
Synonyms:
- Autism
- ASD
- Asperger's Syndrome is on the ASD continuum
Inclusive education
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