Assessing and developing communication and thinking skills in people with autism and communication difficulties : a toolkit for parents and professionals / Kate Silver, Autism Initiatives.
Cover; Assessing and Developing Communication and Thinking Skills in People with Autism and Communication Difficulties: A Toolkit for Parents and Professionals; Contents; 1 The Background to the Communication and Thinking Skills Assessments and Curricula; 2 The Communication Assessment Record; 3 The Communication Curriculum; 4 The Thinking Skills Assessment Record; 5 The Thinking Skills Curriculum; Glossary; Further Reading.
Summary
This fully photocopiable resource offers a flexible framework for the assessment and measurement of the communication skills of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs). Packed with practical assessment and planning sheets, it enables teachers, educators and other professionals to observe and record how children use and understand language, and to follow their progress over time. The completed assessment record is an accessible summary of a child's individual communication style, identifying strengths and weaknesses and the ways in which he or she is best assisted and motivated to comm.
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