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Supporting families with children on the autism spectrum: using structured teaching approaches in the home and community

Preece, D. and Almond, J. (2008) Supporting families with children on the autism spectrum: using structured teaching approaches in the home and community. Good Autism Practice. 9(2), pp. 44-53. 1466-2973.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: The authors describe the work of a team whose main focus is to work with families on areas that are presenting difficulties for the child and family in the home setting. The rationale for their work is given and the criteria for involvement is discussed and defended. Two case studies illustrate the type of work done and comments from parents show just how effective the service is. The team is small and waiting lists are long and all involved with families and children on the autism spectrum need to consider how to expand such work as it is clear how beneficial it is. If the family is well supported and is healthy physically and emotionally, this will have positive implications and consequences for the children and those who live and work with them
Uncontrolled Keywords: Autism, family support, structured teaching, TEACCH
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV701 Children > HV888 Children with disabilities
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ499 Mental disorders. Child psychiatry > RJ506.A9 Autism
Creators: Preece, David and Almond, Jayne
Publisher: BILD
Northamptonshire and East Midlands: Education, Training and Skills
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Date: October 2008
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 44-53
Journal or Publication Title: Good Autism Practice
Volume: 9
Number: 2
Language: English
ISSN: 1466-2973
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
Related URLs:
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/4824

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