Nearly 1 in 10 children experience some difficulty in communication. These children may really struggle to understand what people are saying to them and have difficulty expressing their feelings and thoughts. Unless they get the right support at the right time, communication difficulties can affect them for the rest of their lives.

The Effective Teachers' Guide to Autism and other Communication Difficulties examines the causes and consequences of autism and other communication difficulties. Focusing on educational aspects, the book pays particular attention to difficulties teachers may encounter with speech, grammar, meaning, use of language and comprehension.

Highly accessible and authoritative, this is a rich source of knowledge and is full of ideas and guidance on how to achieve good practice in the classroom. This book is essential reading for any teacher or practitioner striving to enhance the educational prospects of those in their care.