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Practical guidelines for secondary school education
Product: Book
Trim size in cm: 20x27cm
Pages: 400
ISBN: 9788859042365
Publication date: 01/03/2025
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Autism and Adolescence is a comprehensive and practical guide for teachers, educators, and professionals, providing concrete tools to support the educational challenges faced by autistic adolescents.
This book presents a theoretical and operational approach, integrating insights from leading Italian and international experts. It combines scientific explanations with psychoeducational and teaching strategies, offering a clear overview of how autism manifests during adolescence. The book provides practical guidance on managing challenging behaviours, social interactions, activity planning, and fostering independence. It is structured into five sections, each enriched with concept maps, in-depth boxes, and summary sections.
A key focus of the book is the collaboration between schools, families, and local services, highlighting the importance of building a support network to ensure the well-being and personal development of autistic students.
Introduction
SECTION 1 – DIAGNOSTIC FRAMEWORK AND FUNCTIONING
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 2 – Aetiology, Epidemiology, and Neurobiological Basis
Chapter 3 – Diagnosis, Levels of Support, and Functioning
Chapter 4 – Adolescence and Puberty
Chapter 5 – Gender Differences in Autism
SECTION 2 – SOCIAL INTERACTION AND RELATIONSHIPS
Introduction
Chapter 6 – Socialisation and Interactions with Peers and Adults
Chapter 7 – Affectivity and Sexuality
Chapter 8 – Bullying, Cyberbullying, and the Role of Social Networks in Autism
Chapter 9 – Autism and Leisure Activities
Chapter 10 – Autism and Social Skills Learning: The SAR Approach
SECTION 3 – COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE
Introduction
Chapter 11 – Autism and Communication
Chapter 12 – Communication and Language Interventions
Chapter 13 – Mobile Applications and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
Chapter 14 – A Different Way of Communicating
SECTION 4 – AUTONOMY AND ORIENTATION
Introduction
Chapter 15 – Developing Personal Independence
Chapter 16 – Self-Determination and Quality of Life
Chapter 17 – Motor Skills in Autism: From Movement to Imagination
Chapter 18 – Education and Employment Integration
Chapter 19 – Life Planning
SECTION 5 – COGNITIVE, NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL, AND LEARNING DIMENSIONS
Introduction
Chapter 20 – Cognition and Learning in Autistic Adolescents
Chapter 21 – Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and Personalised Learning
Chapter 22 – Classroom Organisation and Learning Environments
Chapter 23 – Educational and Enabling Interventions
Chapter 24 – Technology for Learning: Applications and Educational Video Games for Autism
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