ABSTRACT

This resource is designed to support education and health professionals to better understand how autism (including Asperger's syndrome) can present in girls; explaining the various difficulties and disadvantages that girls on the autism spectrum can face in educational settings.

As well as providing background information and theory, the resource offers practical strategies for working with girls with autism spectrum conditions. The resource contains a broad range of worksheets and activities on key issues: self-awareness; preparing for school life; learning; wider school life; preparing for employment; and preparing for further study.

Key Features:

  • illustrated throughout with real-life quotes and case studies
  • guidance on best practice when working with girls with autism spectrum conditions
  • activities and resources for young females on the autism spectrum to support them in developing self-awareness, coping strategies and learning skills.

part |2 pages

Part 1: About this book

chapter |1 pages

Aims of this book

chapter |2 pages

Terminology

chapter |1 pages

How to use this book?

chapter |6 pages

Limitations of this resource

part |2 pages

Part 3: School and educational experiences for girls and youngwomen on the autism spectrum

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

chapter |7 pages

Communication

chapter |3 pages

Social times

chapter |2 pages

Friendships

chapter |3 pages

Sensory issues

chapter |2 pages

Special interests

chapter |3 pages

Interpreting the world

chapter |4 pages

Feelings and emotions

chapter |5 pages

Self-esteem

chapter |4 pages

Transition

chapter |13 pages

Fact files

chapter |8 pages

Questions and answers

part |2 pages

Part 4: Workbooks and activities

chapter |48 pages

Self-awareness and well-being

chapter |49 pages

Learning

chapter |23 pages

Wider school life

chapter |25 pages

Preparing for employment

chapter |2 pages

Further resources