And it's a Go! Road-Tested Strategies that Work in Mainstream Schools

Effective techniques that can be implemented in the mainstream setting are sometimes hard to find, too complicated to create or are just not feasible within the confines of school life. Two authors with complementary... [ view full abstract ]

Effective techniques that can be implemented in the mainstream setting are sometimes hard to find, too complicated to create or are just not feasible within the confines of school life. Two authors with complementary backgrounds in speech and language therapy and specialist teaching share a range of strategies that have been used successfully with autistic students in the mainstream secondary school setting. The tips, tricks and tools use technology and traditional methods for supporting self-awareness, problem-solving skills, focus and engagement, communication and social/emotional/mental health. All strategies can be replicated by school professionals - mainstream subject teachers, SEN teachers, speech and language therapists, learning support assistants or even parents/carers for use at home. Good ideas should be shared. These techniques have been implemented, adapted and perfected for students with varying ability over several years in the classroom, in small group intervention, in 1:1 lessons, in the canteen or playground and in the community. Come along for a quick journey that highlights these road-tested strategies.

Parents of young people in the photos have given written permission to share within the context of Autism:Europe International Congress 2016. [ view full abstract ]

Parents of young people in the photos have given written permission to share within the context of Autism:Europe International Congress 2016.