Teaching And Behaviour Modification Strategies In Educating The Child With Fragile X Syndrome In The Classroom

Authors

  • Bernadette Owens

Keywords:

Fragile X Syndrome, Support, Teaching Methodologies, Educational Provision, SEN, Special Educational Needs

Abstract

The author describes characteristics common to many pupils with Fragile X Syndrome and suggests how curriculum, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification techniques can be tailored to meet the educational needs of these children.

References

Dykens, E.M., Hodapp, R.M. & Leckman, J.F. (1994). Behaviour and development in fragile X syndrome. U.S.A.: Sage.

Hetherington, E.M. & Parke, R.D. (1999). Child psychology: A contemporary viewpoint (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.

Lerner, J.W. (1997). Learning disabilities: Theories, diagnosis and teaching strategies (7th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Newsletter of the Centre for the Study of Developmental Disabilities (2000, March). Dublin: University College Dublin.

Saunders, S. (1999). Teaching children with fragile-x syndrome. British Journal of Special Education, 26 (2), 76-79.

Published

2021-02-19

How to Cite

Owens, B. (2021). Teaching And Behaviour Modification Strategies In Educating The Child With Fragile X Syndrome In The Classroom. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 14(2), 92–99. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/189

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2001)

Section

Articles

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