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Working with Autistic Children and Young People

A Practical Guide for Speech and Language Therapists
Series: Working With
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Working with Autistic Children and Young People by Sally Mordi explores the unique language and communication styles of autistic youngsters. It offers therapists practical guidance on how to support and engage these individuals effectively, with each chapter featuring summaries, actionable advice, and mini case-studies. The book covers key topics such as identifying effective support, emotional regulation, using technology in therapy, and working with specific groups including girls with autism. Combining theory with practice, it aims to develop therapists' confidence, knowledge, and skills in a clear and accessible format.
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Working With Autistic Children and Young People focuses on appreciating the different language and communication style of autistic youngsters and discusses how therapists can respond to and support this to get the best out of their practice.

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Working with Autistic Children and Young People focuses on appreciating the different language and communication style of autistic youngsters. It discusses how therapists can respond to and support this to get the best out of their practice.

Each chapter begins with a summary of key points and areas to focus on. It includes β€˜what to do’ ideas and mini case-studies to illustrate points, as well as signposting further reading. The book draws on relevant theory and offers practical insights to allow the therapist to develop confidence, knowledge and skills.

Topics covered include:

  • Identifying effective support,
  • Emotional regulation,
  • Working with technology,
  • Specific groups such as girls with autism.

Linking theory and practice in an engaging and easy-to-follow format, the book provides practical ideas that are immediately helpful for busy professionals to guide clinical decision-making and intervention. It is an invaluable addition to the toolkit of any speech and language therapist, as well as other professionals wanting an overview of how to work with autistic children and young people in our neurodiverse society.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367723149

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 13 Tables, black and white; 44 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 45 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 196

About the Author

Sally Mordi has worked as a Speech and Language Therapist since the 1990s. She has enjoyed varied roles with pre-school and school-aged children and young people in mainstream and specialist settings. She has been a clinical lead for autism in Enfield for more than 10 years.

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