by Debby Elley (Author), Gareth D. Morewood (Author), Terry Culkin (Illustrator)
The transition to secondary school can be a daunting time for parents of autistic youngsters, as well as children themselves. Have you selected the right place? What if staff don't really understand your child's needs? Will they adapt sufficiently - and if not, then what happens?
The good news is that you have the ability as a parent or carer to address these concerns, rather than leaving it all to chance.
This book will give you the tools to do just that. From choosing the right school for your child (and spotting the tell-tale signs of the wrong one), to preparing both your child and the new school for the transition, to overcoming barriers and building a positive, collaborative and effective relationship between home and school. Tackling key topics from the point of view of both parent and teacher and using examples of great practice, this contains everything you need to know in order to build a more positive secondary school experience for your child.
Author Biography
Debby Elley is the co-founder of AuKids magazine and the author of Fifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism, and co-author of the children's book The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism (JKP 2020). She is a mother of twin sons on the autism spectrum. She lives in Cheshire, UK.
Gareth D. Morewood is the Educational Advisor for Studio III. Previously, he worked for 25 years in UK schools, the last 17 of which were as SENCo in a large, inclusive secondary school in the North West of England. Gareth has extensive experience supporting schools, families and working directly with young people in the UK and abroad.
Number of Pages: 208
Publication Date: May 19, 2022
