The Essential Manual for Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in the Classroom

Issue Sorter. 1. Preparing for your student with Asperger Syndrome. I. How to use this book. II. What is Aspergers Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?. III. Who is your student with Aspergers Syndrome?. IV. Are you the right teacher?. V. Think Positive. VI. Preparing yourself and the classroom. VII. Before the start of the school year. VIII. Hints for parents to prepare the child for the new school year.IX. Parents have needs too. X. Manners. XI. Hygiene. XII. Educating the rest of the class. 2. Executive FunctioningOrganising your student to be organised. 3. Adapting to Change. 4. Understanding the Perspectives of OthersTheory of Mind. 5. Body Language Blindness. 6. Literal Thinkers and Speakers. 7. Forming Friendships and Following Social Rules. 8. Apparent Lack of Emotions. 9. Meltdowns. 10. Special Interests. 11. Bullying. 12. Field Trips, Excursions and Camps. 13. Homework. 14. Classroom DisciplineTo punish or not to punish. 15. Sensory IssuesAn overview. I. Hearing. II. Sight. III. Smell. IV. Taste. V. Touch. VI. BalanceVestibular system. VI. Body AwarenessProprioception. VII. Pain. VIII. Synaesthesia. Appendix A.