Introduction

-terminology

-your role as a TA

-working under supervision

-regular features
1. What are Austistic Spectrum Disorders

-historical background

-how common is ASD?
-dispelling the myths
-manifestations
-can it be cured?
-chapter summary
-reflactive journal

2. Understanding the effects of ASD

-the Triad of Impairment

-commuication

-social development and interaction

-imagination or flexibility in thinking

-what about the family?
-chapter summary
reflective journal

3. Beahviour Management and ASD
- some basic principles of bahviour management
-the ABCs of behaviour
-how is behaviour linked to the TRiad of Impairment?
-can children with ASD control their bahaviour?
-ASD: A condition of almost permanent stress
-what will motivate appropriate behaviours for the children I work with?
-managing your own behaviour
-chapter summary
-reflective journal
4. Teaching children with ASD

-communication

-social interaction
-imagination/flexibility
-TEACH
-other teaching theories and strategies
-chapter summary
-reflective journal
Conclusions
-general principles
-how will this change what I do as a TA?

Appendix

Recommended reading

Organisations and websites

Glossary