Supporting Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Primary Schools - A Practical Guide for Teaching Assistants

This book provides a practical toolkit for supporting students on the autistic spectrum in mainstream primary schools. It offers a clear, jargon free explanation of autism spectrum conditions and examines the difficulties arising from these conditions and how they can impact on pupils‘ learning. Addressing issues which arise on a daily basis, it is full of advice and strategies for supporting students socially and academically across all areas of the curriculum. Packed with photocopiable resources that can be adapted to suit individual pupils‘ needs, it is essential reading for teaching assistants that want to help their students’ on the autistic spectrum to reach their full potential.