Description
PART I: Getting ready to deliver the programme: considerations, decisions and preparation. 1.Introduction. 2. Arguments for and against telling children about their autism. 3. The pre-programme work. PART II: Teaching and following-up All About Me. 4. An overview of the programme's teaching methods, content and framework. 5. Teaching session 1 - creating the context for disclosing the child's diagnosis. 6. How to teach sessions 2 and 3 - disclosing and explaining the child's diagnosis. 7. Differentiating All About Me to make it accessible to more children. 8. What next? 9. A brief guide to the electronic resources. References. Bibliography.
Accompanying downloadable material: Folder A. Pre-programme information gathering and recording forms. Folder B. Example All About Me booklets. Folder C. All About Me booklet templates. Folder D. Teaching and learning prompts. Folder E. Resources to support possible follow-up initiatives.
Accompanying downloadable material: Folder A. Pre-programme information gathering and recording forms. Folder B. Example All About Me booklets. Folder C. All About Me booklet templates. Folder D. Teaching and learning prompts. Folder E. Resources to support possible follow-up initiatives.