Language Builders for Autistic Pupils

Language Builders for Autistic Pupils

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This invaluable book provides information, advice and activities to promote the communication and interaction skills of autistic children.

It has been written to be accessible to parents, learning support assistants, teachers and other professionals who work in this field and it is the core reading material for those completing the Elklan course called 'Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils' but is also a standalone publication and is useful for all practitioners.

Amongst the topics covered are:

  • What is autism?
  • Knowing about sensory development and autistic individuals
  • Considering the role of non-verbal communication in developing communication skills
  • Reflecting on the importance of structure (physical and visual)
  • Developing understanding and memory
  • Developing narrative and sequencing skills
  • Developing verbal reasoning
  • Exploring adult-child interaction and pragmatic skills
  • Using vocabulary maps and Mind Maps™
  • Supporting play and interaction between peers
  • Understanding that behaviour is communication.

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