An on-line learning tutorial written as an introduction for staff and carers supporting people with Asperger Syndrome

While the tutorial is available as a free on-line resource, it should not be copied without permission from the author.

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	Learning outcome start here
	What is Asperger Syndrome?
	What is Autism?
	Diagnosis
	The characteristics
	Prevalence
	Some difficulties
	Sensory overload
	Meeting their needs
	Social
	Behavioural
	Communication
	Learning
	Motor
	Environmental
	Internal
	External
	Planning
	Conceptual thinking
	Misbehaviour
	Literal speech
	Facial expressions
	Learning a task
	Changes in routine
	Behaviour management
	Sources of information

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An on-line learning tutorial written as an introduction for staff and carers supporting people with Asperger Syndrome

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