Autism: Working with parents,and discourses in experience,expertise and learning |
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| Authors: | Tom Billington Bridget McNally Cary McNally |
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| Abstract: | This study emanated from the formal re-assessment of a 7-year-old boy described as autistic-Tom. It has been co-authored with his parents in order that we might each articulate our experience and also enhance our own expertise and learning through the assessment process. The educational psychologist argues that professionals should reflect more upon their own theoretical first principles as part of their work with children, their parents and their teachers. The parents touch on just a few of their experiences of living with Tom and his autism, particularly their contact with professionals. In relating these very personal experiences, they are in no way attempting to speak for other parents. |
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