Developing Excellence in Autism Practice

<p>This ground-breaking book gives an accessible overview and synthesis of current knowledge of relevance to the development of excellence in autism education. By situating understandings of autism within a ‘bio-psycho-social-insider’ framework the book offers fresh insights and new ways of thinking that bring together global pedagogic practice research policy and the insider perspective.</p><p>Guldberg critiques current notions of Evidence-Based Practice and suggests ways of bridging the research-practice gap. She explores the interrelationship between inclusive principles distinctive group learning needs and the individual needs of the child or young person. Eight principles of good autism practice provide a helpful framework for how education settings and practitioners can adapt classroom environments and teaching so that autistic children and young people can thrive.</p><p>Written for anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of autistic pupils <i>Developing Excellence in Autism Practice </i>provides practitioners and students on education courses with tools for best practices and shows how to draw on these to implement true positive change in the classroom.</p>