Description: Transition or Transformation? by John Clements, Julia Hardy, Stephanie Lord The book describes a programme developed at a school for people with ASDs, which successfully enabled autistic pupils to achieve their full potential. The authors explain the challenges faced by the young people, and how the programme developed their confidence and skills, with the result that many of them are now in employment. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can often find the step into adulthood and independence more difficult than their neurotypical peers, particularly where employment is concerned. The authors show, however, that with the right guidance and a positive attitude in schools, young people with ASDs can be every bit as happy and successful as those who are not on the spectrum.The book describes a programme developed over a number of years by teachers at a school for young people with ASDs, which successfully enabled autistic pupils to achieve their full potential. The authors explain in detail the challenges faced by the young people at the school, and show how, encouraged by a culture of optimism and hopefulness, the programme developed their confidence and skills, with the result that many of them are now in employment. The book also provides an in-depth exploration of a multitude of styles and techniques for building relationships. Concluding with a reflection on leadership and organisational culture, the authors demonstrate that if the approach is adopted by an entire school and not just a handful of teachers, it really can work.This inspiring and innovative book will be a must for educators at every level, psychologists, academics, and anybody else interested in a positive educational approach that will enable young people with ASDs to get the most out of life. Author Biography John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over thirty years standing, specializing in the field of developmental disabilities. He has previously worked for the NHS and university system in the UK and jointly established the UKs first independent psychology practice specializing in issues for people with developmental disabilities. Julia Hardy is Principal Educational Psychologist at The Dukes Centre in Kingston, London. She has worked with autistic children for many years. Stephanie Lord is a retired Headteacher and Director of Childrens Services who has worked with young people with autism since 1979. She developed the BERIS and Touch Talks programme for children with autism and is currently furthering these approaches in Romania. Table of Contents Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Student Stories. 2. The Staff Perspective. 3. An Understanding of Autism. 4. Ethos, Practice and Curriculum. 5. The Relationship Style. 6. Relationship Techniques - Visual Supports for Communication. 7. Relationship Techniques - Developing a Reflective Self. 8. Relationship Techniques - Body Basics and Massage. 9. Relationship Techniques - Reward, Punishment and a Culture of Celebration. 10. Transition or Transformation? 11. Organisational Supports. Appendix I. Sample Staff Training Materials. Appendix II. The Role of Educational Placement, Education Provision, and Parents on the School Performance of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Phil Reed, Lisa A. Osborne and Emma Waddington, Swansea University). Review So often books describing an educational method or philosophy can seem divorced from the real world of the schoolroom and the school office, with the day-to-day procedures, staffing difficulties and petty bureaucracy involved. This title comes as an exception to that rule, chronicling the "transformation" experienced by a group of students on the autism spectrum, and the teachers and staff in their special school, as a result of making major changes to their way of working. These changes were based firmly on what the latest research has revealed about learners with autism, but you get a sense of how hard it is to turn around school cultures alongside the engaging descriptions of students and their development. The authors are highly experienced practitioners with a wealth of expertise in understanding and managing behaviour problems and challenges to learning. This shows through in their descriptions of the hard work involved in this process of change... Interestingly, past receipt of speech and language therapy emerged as an importantfactor in later progress, something that should be highlighted in an era of cuts that have affected this already hard-to-access specialty. In sum, educators will find the attitudes, enthusiasm and practices described by these authors worth emulating. -- Educational Review"Transition or Transformation?: Helping Young People With Autistic Spectrum Disorder Set Out on a Hopeful Road Towards Their Adult Lives" reveals a program developed by teachers concerned with helping autistic spectrum kids make the transition into adulthood, and is a must for any health or educators collection dealing with these kids. It explores styles for building relationships at school, explains how the program fosters social skills that continue into successful employment and social interactions outside the classroom, and addresses the need for a whole-school approach to helping autistic children integrate into the classroom -- The Midwest Book ReviewThrough case studies and descriptions of ecological approaches they show us how to do that difficult thing: link autism theory to practice. Tbook shows in detail how to:* get the relationship style right* build an autism specific curriculum* promote well-being in young people with autism spectrum condition.The book has at its core the belief that people with autism can, and the people who will get most out of this book are those who share that belief. -- Learning Disability todayWithin a school culture of optimism and hope, the program can develop studentss confidence and skills in building day-to-day relationships in adulthood. Student stories and staff perspectives accompany techniques for visual support for communication, developing a reflective self, body basics and massage, and reward and punishment. Appendices provide sample staff training materials, and a 25-page paper on the role of educational placement and parents on the school performance of children with ASD. -- Reference & Research Book News Promotional A programme to develop confidence and skills in young people as they leave home and become independent Long Description John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over forty years standing, specializing in the field of developmental disabilities. He has previously worked for the NHS and university system in the UK and jointly established the UKs first independent psychology practice specializing in issues for people with developmental disabilities. He has also worked as a behavior consultant in California, taking a particular interest in helping people with autism and their families. Review Text Within a school culture of optimism and hope, the program can develop studentss confidence and skills in building day-to-day relationships in adulthood. Student stories and staff perspectives accompany techniques for visual support for communication, developing a reflective self, body basics and massage, and reward and punishment. Appendices provide sample staff training materials, and a 25-page paper on the role of educational placement and parents on the school performance of children with ASD. Review Quote Through case studies and descriptions of ecological approaches they show us how to do that difficult thing: link autism theory to practice. Tbook shows in detail how to:- get the relationship style right- build an autism specific curriculum- promote well-being in young people with autism spectrum condition.The book has at its core the belief that people with autism can, and the people who will get most out of this book are those who share that belief.- Learning Disability todayWithin a school culture of optimism and hope, the program can develop studentss confidence and skills in building day-to-day relationships in adulthood. Student stories and staff perspectives accompany techniques for visual support for communication, developing a reflective self, body basics and massage, and reward and punishment. Appendices provide sample staff training materials, and a 25-page paper on the role of educational placement and parents on the school performance of children with ASD.- Reference & Research Book News Promotional "Headline" A programme to develop confidence and skills in young people as they leave home and become independent Description for Reader Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can often find the step into adulthood and independence more difficult than their neurotypical peers, particularly where employment is concerned. The authors show, however, that with the right guidance and a positive attitude in schools, young people with ASDs can be every bit as happy and successful as those who are not on the spectrum.The book describes a programme developed over a number of years by teachers at a school for young people with ASDs, which successfully enabled autistic pupils to achieve their full potential. The authors explain in detail the challenges faced by the young people at the school, and show how, encouraged by a culture of optimism and hopefulness, the programme developed their confidence and skills, with the result that many of them are now in employment. The book also provides an in-depth exploration of a multitude of styles and techniques for building relationships. Concluding with a reflection on leadership and organisational culture, the authors demonstrate that if the approach is adopted by an entire school and not just a handful of teachers, it really can work.This inspiring and innovative book will be a must for educators at every level, psychologists, academics, and anybody else interested in a positive educational approach that will enable young people with ASDs to get the most out of life. Description for Sales People Outlines every aspect of the successful functioning of a school specifically for children on the autistic spectrum Details ISBN1843109646 Author Stephanie Lord Short Title TRANSITION OR TRANSFORMATION Language English ISBN-10 1843109646 ISBN-13 9781843109648 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-06-15 DEWEY 371.94 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2010-06-15 NZ Release Date 2010-06-15 Subtitle Helping young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder set out on a hopeful road towards their adult lives Pages 176 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Illustrations 4 tables, 10 figures Audience Educational: Primary & Secondary AU Release Date 2010-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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ISBN-13: 9781843109648
Book Title: Transition or Transformation?
Item Height: 229 mm
Item Width: 153 mm
Author: Stephanie Lord, Julia Hardy, John Clements
Publication Name: Transition or Transformation?: Helping Young People with Autistic Spectrum Disorder Set out on a Hopeful Road Towards Their Adult Lives
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Subject: Medicine, Teaching
Publication Year: 2010
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 266 g
Number of Pages: 176 Pages
