Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Looking at the early years of a child's life, this book provides information on the services that are available for those from birth to five years, and addresses issues related to identification, assessment, teaching and learning and family support.
It is illustrated with case studies provided by parents and practitioners.
The following areas are discussed:
o the Code of Practice for SEN & the SEN and Disability Discrimination Act
o identification and assessment
o good practice examples of multi-agency collaboration and provision
o partnership with parents
o social skills and behaviour
o alternative intervention and home-based programmes
o the transition from pre-school to school.
Professionals in Health, Social Services and Education, pre-school playgroups, nursery staff, parents and carers will all find this book useful.
Conference Information
The Good Autism Practice (GAP) conference is based on the successful foundations of the Good Autism Practice (GAP) journal, which provides a platform for acknowledging and sharing good practice in autism.
Synopsis
Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Early Years provides information on the services that are available for children from birth to five years and addresses issues related to identification, assessment, teaching and learning, and family support.
Illustrated with case studies provided by parents and practitioners, this resource covers: The Code of Practice for SEN & the SEN and Disability Discrimination Act Identification of children's learning and assessment needs Examples of positive multi-agency practice and collaboration Effective partnerships with parents Social skills and behavior Alternative intervention and home-based programs Transition from pre-school to kindergarten
This book is ideal for pre-school playgroup and nursery staff, child care providers, and parents.
Synopsis
This resource addresses issues related to identification, assessment, teaching and learning, social skills and behavior, alternative intervention, home-based programs, and transition from preschool to kindergarten.