Making the Move ─ A Guide for Schools and Parents on the Transfer of Pupils With Autism Spectrum Disorders Asds from Primary to Secondary School

Written for parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this guide covers the transition between primary and secondary school and how these students can alleviate symptomatic feelings of fear and dread that accompany drastic change. Al-Ghani and Kenward are each educators with over 30 years of experience in special education, and they provide step-by- step instructions on preparing for the move, planning academic schedules term by term and collecting resources that will aid in the transition. Illustrations are provided by Al-Ghani's 23-year-old son. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Kay Al-Ghani is a special educational needs teacher who has worked for more than 30 years in the field of education. She is currently a specialist teacher for inclusion support and is involved with training professionals, students and parents in aspects of ASD. As an author and mother of a son with ASD, she has spent the last twenty years researching the enigma that is Autism. Lynda Kenward has over 30 years' experience of working in special education. Now retired, her recent role as specialist teacher for inclusion support has motivated a particular interest in developing visual resources for children with ASD. Haitham Al-Ghani is 23 years of age. He earned a triple distinction in multimedia studies and was the 2007 winner of the Vincent Lines Award for creative excellence at Hastings College of Arts and Technology. He is an author and illustrator and lives in Hastings, England.