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    Helping young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder set out on a hopeful road towards their adult lives

    Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can often find the step into adulthood and independence more difficult than their neurotypical peers, particularly where employment is concerned. The authors show, however, that with the right guidance and a positive attitude in schools, young people with ASDs can be every bit as happy and successful as those who are not on the spectrum.The book ... Read more

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  • Leadership for Educational Psychologists

    Principles and Practicalities

    Series Book 107 - BPS Textbooks in Psychology
    Written by and for educational psychologists, this valuable text includes reflections and practical support that will equip professionals to confidently handle the challenges inherent to leadership in the field for decades to come. The book:Meets a need to support new and existing educational psychologists (EPs) in understanding a range of leadership modelsProvides useful frameworks to apply to ... Read more

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