Autism, Pedagogy and Education Critical Issues for Value-based Teach

This book discusses critical issues concerning autism and education, and what constitutes effective pedagogy for this group of learners. Autism is a high-profile area within the discipline of special education, and the issue of how to teach autistic learn

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Carmel Conn

Autism, Pedagogy and Education

Carmel Conn

Autism, Pedagogy and Education Critical Issues for Value-based Teaching

Carmel Conn School of Education, Early Years and Social Work University of South Wales Newport, UK

ISBN 978-3-030-32559-6 ISBN 978-3-030-32560-2  (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32560-2 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Palgrave Pivot imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Foreword

It would seem it is now part of the job of the contemporary academic to wade through numerous offers for their time, yet occasionally something interesting drops into one’s inbox. This happened to me when I was asked to review a submission for a book. This unusually interesting submission then grew into the text you are now about to read. In this book, Carmel Conn expertly weaves together her own research with reflections regarding educational ideology and practice in relation to autistic learners. From the outset case study examples are utilised to highlight educational practice in an informative and respectful way, showing how such activities are interactional and situational and reminding readers that interactions within educational settings are ongoing accomplishments. With some notable exceptions, it is rare that the voices of autistic young people are listened to within research regarding their education. Carmel Conn is one of a few researchers pioneering methods through which to do just that. Traditionally, guides regarding the teaching of autistic young people have often stereotypically framed issues through

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