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020 _a9781909301870 - pbk
100 _aHoneybourne, Victoria
245 _aEducating and supporting girls and young women with Asperger's and autism :
_ba resource for education and health professionals
260 _aNew York :
_bRoutledge,
_c2016
300 _axxi, 273 p.; illus.;
_bincludes references
520 _a"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 studiesguidance on best practice when working with girls with autism spectrum conditionsactivities and resources for young females on the autism spectrum to support them in developing self-awareness, coping strategies and learning skills."--Provided by publisher
650 _a1. Asperger's syndrome in adolescence
650 _a2. Asperger's syndrome in girls
650 _a3. Autism spectrum disorders
650 _a4. Autism spectrum disorders Case studies
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