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The integration of a very able pupil with Asperger Syndrome into a mainstream school
Author(s) -
Barber Christine
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
british journal of special education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.349
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1467-8578
pISSN - 0952-3383
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8578.1996.tb00938.x
Subject(s) - asperger syndrome , mainstream , pupil , psychology , mainstreaming , autism , developmental psychology , special education , pedagogy , neuroscience , philosophy , theology
Christine Barber, now working with Durham LEA's Special Educational Needs Support Service (SENSS), discusses some of the issues arising from the integration of a very able pupil with Asperger Syndrome into an 11 ‐ 16 comprehensive school. Her case study considers not only the use of acceleration , as a means of ensuring that the pupil reaches his full potential, but also emphasises the need for a structured programme to develop social skills, promote acceptable behaviour, and prepare for life in the adult world.