Supporting Autistic Children with SLCN in the Early Years

A Practical Resource for Professionals
2. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-04317-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 214 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm

Reihe: nasen spotlight

This fully revised second edition is an essential resource for anyone supporting young Autistic children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Packed with practical, evidence-informed advice and guidance, it adopts a neuroaffirmative approach that shifts the focus away from changing the child and towards understanding and adapting the environment.

Drawing on Autistic-led research and contemporary theories and concepts, including Gestalt Language Processing, monotropism, the Double Empathy problem, alexithymia and interoception, the book translates key concepts into practical strategies that can be embedded within everyday routines, interactions and educational settings. Helping readers develop a deeper understanding of how and why Autistic children communicate, interact and experience the world around them, the book offers:

- An introduction to Autism and SLCN, breaking down key research into easily digestible chunks

- Detailed case studies and examples throughout

- Practical activities and resources, including planning sheets and activity suggestions

- Easy-to-follow chapters focusing on the classroom environment, communication, social interaction, play and behaviour.

Full of evidence-based practical strategies, this manual is essential reading for staff supporting Autistic children with SLCN in an early years setting. It is also valuable reading for other allied health professionals and parents.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Warwick, Jennifer

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Pädagogik: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Kindergarten & Vorschule

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter One: Understanding Autism – Theories and Shifting Perspectives
Chapter Two: Understanding Autism - Working Together
Chapter Three: The Early Years Environment - Barriers and Support
Chapter Four: Communication Skills
Chapter Five: Social Interaction - Creating a Joyful Connection
Chapter Six: Autistic Play
Chapter Seven: Making Sense of Behaviour
Chapter Eight: Next Steps

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Jennifer Warwick is a speech and language therapist passionate about working with Autistic children and young people. She works as part of a multi-disciplinary team assessing and providing intervention for children, young people and their families. Jennifer is a joint author of the Early Sociocognitive Battery published by Hogrefe. She is an advisor to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) for Autism and social communication and is a Research Champion for RCSLT. Jennifer volunteers for the Le Jeune Charity for Children with Down Syndrome and is a part time clinical tutor at Anna Freud, part of University College London.