{"product_id":"championing-your-autistic-teen-at-secondary-school-getting-the-best-from-mainstream-settings-paperback","title":"Championing Your Autistic Teen at Secondary School: Getting the Best from Mainstream Settings - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDebby Elley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGareth D. Morewood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTerry Culkin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe good news is that you have the ability as a parent or carer to address these concerns, rather than leaving it all to chance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebby Elley\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-founder of AuKids magazine and the author of \u003ci\u003eFifteen Things They Forgot to Tell You About Autism\u003c\/i\u003e, and co-author of the children's book \u003ci\u003eThe Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism\u003c\/i\u003e (JKP 2020). She is a mother of twin sons on the autism spectrum. She lives in Cheshire, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGareth D. Morewood\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158346403975,"sku":"9781839970740","price":35.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/db55eb89593291df07688980dad1f41c.webp?v=1733258104","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/championing-your-autistic-teen-at-secondary-school-getting-the-best-from-mainstream-settings-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}