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Introduction
Here at the foundation we know how busy teachers are! We also know that teachers are crying out for information on Asperger's Syndrome that is easy to understand and access. Keeping these two points in mind, we have created a booklet written by a teacher, for teachers.
Asperger's Syndrome - What Teachers Need To Know contains all the essential information on Asperger's Syndrome to help teachers get to grips with the syndrome as quickly as possible. Even more importantly, it is packed with ideas and strategies that you can start using straight away in your classroom.
It is important to remember that the way Asperger's Syndrome expresses itself varies from person to person. The book contains signs a child MAY express and strategies that MAY help. You will still need to work out which strategies relate to the child you are teaching.
Below is the table of contents for the booklet, showing you what is covered:
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Introduction
2) So what is Asperger's Syndrome?
3) What signs might a child express?
General
Academic
Social
4) What are some strategies for the classroom?
Organisation
Class work
Sensory sensitivity
Anxiety and tempers
5) Can I help the child with their social skills?
6) How can I help them in the playground?
7) What should happen before the child changes class or school?
8) Should I make the child do homework?
9) How can the child be assisted with study?
10) What should the teacher aide be focusing on?
11) Who else in the school needs to know?
12) Am I qualified to teach this child?
13) I want to know more. Where should I start?
Books and papers
Websites
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Originally, with the help of some kind sponsors, we were able to get the book printed ourselves and had copies available at a significant discount. Unfortunately we have now sold out of this version of the book. However, we still have the international version available for sale. It has been revised, expanded and professionally published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, UK. You can buy it directly from our online bookshop. Those outside of New Zealand can order the international version at www.jkp.com from February 2003. In addition, the original sponsorship allowed us to give one free local copy to every primary and secondary school throughout New Zealand in 2003. Ask your child's teacher to access this copy. |
Ray Thompson, Chairman of the Foundation, congratulating Matt Winter on the publication of the booklet. |
The foundation would like to support teachers however we can. We have teachers with Asperger's Syndrome knowledge and experience that can help you out. Just get in contact with us and we will do what we can. Click here if you wish to send an email.
