[senco-forum] pupil with autism

HI Diana

We used 'I am special' with a year 8 pupil at her parents' request - they had talked to her about everything and needed backup support.
  Teh current favourite of my year 9 ASD boys is 'Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome' which they both feel sound 'very like me' and gives us opportunities for discussion.  In both these cases, the boys know about ASD and are actively looking for an understanding of the condition.
  If I've learned one thing about people with ASD over the years it is that every one is different and personality is the most important factor in how well they can manage in a mainstream school with support.
  Also - members of this Forum have increased my understanding of how to work with pupils with ASD a huge amount.  Thanks to you all.

  Amanda
  Secondary SENCO
  Cornwall

Rosalyn Lord <rosalyn.lord at btinternet.com> wrote:
  I am Special, as far as I remember is for teenagers
and adults.

There was a resource by Carol Gray called "All about
me" but I don't know if it is still available.

The NAS has some info available for
cares/professionals and the child.

See 
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1032&a=10848
As a starting point.

Rosalyn Lord

--- Amanda wrote:

> HI Diana
> 
> You might like to try this:
> I am Special Introducing Children and Young
> People to their Autistic Spectrum Disorder Peter
> Vermeulen Paperback, ISBN: 9781853029165
> 
> I used it very successfully with a pupil with ASD
> who needed to be told. 
> 
> It is available from Amazon for £16.
> 
> Amanda
> Secondary SENCO
> Cornwall
> 
> Diana wrote:
> Has anyone had to tell a child they are autistic?
> 
> We have a year 7 girl with a Statement for autism.
> Her parents wish her to
> know this. She was diagnosed years ago but only in
> recent months have her
> parents felt she was ready to be told and as they
> don't know how to go about
> it they have asked me to help. They want me to tell
> her!
> 
> Any advice gratefully received.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Diana
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Amanda
> Secondary SENCO
> Cornwall
> 

Amanda
Secondary SENCO
Cornwall