Developing excellence in autism practice : making a difference /: making a difference. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Karen Guldberg.
• Authors: Guldberg, Karen
• Contents: Acknowledgements PART 1 Current evidence and knowledge from different domains in autism studies: implications for education Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Key question Introduction The key questions this book addresses Summary Recommended reading Chapter 2 The bio-psycho-social-insider model Overview Key questions Introduction Models of disability The bio-psycho-social model Summary Recommended reading Chapter 3: Contributions from biology and the medical domain Overview Key questions Introduction Diagnostic criteria The diagnostic process Broader health issues in autism Inter-professionalism The strengths and positive aspects of autism Summary Recommended reading Chapter 4 Contributions from psychology Overview Key questions Introduction Developmental psychology and psychosocial interventions Psychosocial interventions Behavioural psychology Psychosocial interventions and practical approaches Core components of effective interventions Summary Recommended reading Chapter 5 Learning from autistic perspectives Overview Key question Introduction The neurodiversity movement Criticism of the neurodiversity movement Implications for education Summary Recommended reading Chapter 6 Contributions from the social sciences Overview Key question Introduction The macro system The microsystem: the family, peers and school experiences Summary Recommended reading Chapter 7 Evidence-Informed Practice Overview Key questions Introduction The evidence base from research studies The research-practice gap Bridging the gap From evidence based to evidence informed practice The need for new methodologies Summary Recommended reading PART 2 Inclusive practice and distinctive pedagogies for autistic pupils Chapter 8 Inclusion and inclusive pedagogy Overview Key questions Inclusive education: more than a locational issue What does inclusion mean in practice? Pedagogy Dimensions of pedagogy Summary Recommended reading Chapter 9 Inclusive pedagogy for autistic children and young people Overview Key questions Introduction Teaching as interconnection between curriculum (what), pedagogy (how) and rationale (why Current guidelines in autism education The distinctive group differences of autistic children Implications for the curriculum Methods Summary Recommended reading Chapter 10 Eight principles of good autism practice in education Overview Key questions Introduction Principle One: Understanding the strengths, interests and challenges of the autistic child and young person Principle Two: Enabling the voice of the autistic child and young person to contribute to and influence decisions Principle Three: Collaboration with parents and caregivers of autistic children and young people Principle Four: Workforce development to support children and young people on the autism spectrum Principle Five: Leadership and Management that promotes and embeds good autism practice Principle Six: An ethos and environment that fosters social inclusion for children and young people on the autism spectrum Principle Seven: Targeted support and measuring progress of children and young people on the autism spectrum Principle Eight: Adapting the curriculum, teaching and learning to promote wellbeing and success for children and young people on the autism spectrum Summary Recommended reading Chapter 11 Professional development Overview Key question Introduction The Autism Education Trust programme Pedagogy Bringing different elements of the community together Outcomes International implications: case studies from Greece and Italy Summary Recommended reading Chapter 12 The scholarly practitioner Overview Key question Introduction Community engaged scholarship and research The scholar practitioner What skills do scholar practitioner need? Towards communities of practice How can we move forward? References
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 371.94; Autistic children -- Education; Autism spectrum disorders in children; Inclusive education; Teachers of children with disabilities; Classroom environment
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000071351; 9781000070361; 9781000070873; 9780429276286
• Related ISBNs: 9780367226718; 9780367226732
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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