Autism: A Guide for Mainstream Secondary Schools

Autism: A Guide for Mainstream Secondary Schools

Autism: A Guide for Mainstream Secondary Schools

Autism: A Guide for Mainstream Secondary Schools

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank everyone involved and those who have contributed in developing and reviewing this document; with a special thank you to; Michelle Fitton Gaby Worgan Jacquelyn Elias Parent representatives who were involved through the focus groups held across several LA's during 2015.

Author This guide was written by: Johanna Manikiza ASD National Development Lead, Welsh Local Government Association

We would like to recognise the valuable contributions made by: Katy Rees Newport ASD Lead Officer Cheryl Deneen Torfaen ASD Lead Officer

References ASDinfoWales. Autism: A Guide for Mainstream Primary Schools

ASDinfoWales and partners. Autism: A Guide for Parents and Carers Following Diagnosis

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (September 2011) Autism: recognition, referral and diagnosis of young people and young people on the autism spectrum. London: Fish Books

The National Archives (2010) The Equality Act 2010

ISBN: 978-1-78286-036-5

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Autism: A Guide for Mainstream Secondary Schools

Contents

Acknowledgements

1

Contents

2

Forward

4

Chapter 1 ? Introduction

5

Learning With Autism ? Programme Overview

6

Introduction

6

For Teaching and learning support staff

6

Governors and other school staff

6

For Pupils

7

Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

8

Chapter 2 ? Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

9

Recognising the Signs of ASD in Those without a Diagnosis

10

What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

13

What are the core characteristics of autism spectrum disorders?

13

Social Interaction

13

Social Communication

15

Verbal Communication

15

Non Verbal Communication

17

Social Imagination, Rigidity of Thought and Routines

18

Routines and Coping with Changes

18

Providing Additional Structure

20

Imaginative and Creative Activities, Empathy and Predicting Others

20

Sensory Issues in Autism

21

Repetitive Behaviours

23

Special Interests

24

Autism and Other Disorders

26

Chapter 3 ? Adapting Day to Day Practice

27

A Young Person Focused Approach

28

Transition to Secondary School

28

Orientation into Secondary School

29

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