Karen Watson

Good Autism Practice for Teachers

Embracing Neurodiversity and Supporting Inclusion

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This exciting text equips educators with practical, evidence informed strategies to support neurodivergent learners. Packed with actionable advice that can be easily incorporated into your everyday teaching, the book shows how you can foster positive relationships, enhance teaching and optimise learning outcomes. Exploring the theory around autism, this new edition has been fully revised and includes two new chapters on adapting for demand avoidance and managing change, including transitioning from primary to secondary school. There is also expanded guidance on multi-agency working and improving relationships with families. Other topics covered include: * procedural /semantic memory, * executive functioning, * expressive/receptive language, * sensory integration, * behaviour as communication, and * the importance of emotional literacy, co-regulation and resilience. Good Autism Practice for Teachers isn't about prescribing one-size-fits-all solutions; it's about empowering educators to make informed decisions tailored to their unique class and students. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or a trainee, including SENCOs, this book is your key to transforming your classroom.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 2. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Mai 2026
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 174mm
• ISBN-13: 9781041204244
• ISBN-10: 1041204248
• Artikelnr.: 76036762

Autorenporträt

Karen Watson is an Additional Support Needs (ASN) educator, inclusion champion and teacher. She has worked in the sector for over ten years and is passionate about all things ASN / SEND, especially helping other professionals increase their confidence, knowledge and opportunities for inclusion. She currently works for East Ayrshire Council, has written for the TES and reaches out to other professionals via her podcast - Scottish ASN Teacher - and as a presenter on Teacher Hug Radio.

Inhaltsangabe

Dedication
About the author
Introduction
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
Executive functioning and theory of mind
Procedural versus semantic memory
Sensory processing
Expressive and receptive language
Behaviour as communication
PART 2: THEORY INTO PRACTICE
Emotional literacy
Change the language
Environmental influences
Positive relationships and co- regulation
Consistency and predictability
Transitions
Structure and organisation
Life skills
Visuals
Adapting for Demand Avoidance
Conclusion
Index

Rezensionen

This is a well-structured text, with useful images / visuals to support deeper understanding and with many examples of best practice. Each chapter includes key points, reflective questions and information on further reading and associated references.

The chapter on 'Change the Language', is typical of the book's format, in the ways in which, for example, Watson carefully explains the power of language and the need for all adults to be vigilant in challenging inappropriate language choices and respecting the needs of the autistic community.

This is a very accessible book and I can see that it will become well-used and often referred to, as Watson hopes.
Mary Mountstephen, SEN magazine