Autism and Education: The Way I See It
What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
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- USD 16.99
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- USD 16.99
Descripción editorial
Dr. Temple Grandin gets to the real issues of autism—the ones parents and teachers face every day. Autism and Education: The Way I See It is a concise handbook that illustrates what Dr. Grandin has found, from her experience, to work in the field of education.
Topics include:
How higher expectations lead to higher resultsHow to develop talentThe importance of practical problem-solving skillsHow learning never stopsAnd much more
Temple offers helpful dos and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective as well as a great deal of research. Most excitingly, she argues that raising and education for kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their long-overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions.
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Grandin (The Autistic Brain), a professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University, delivers an insightful and pragmatic guide to helping autistic children thrive. Grandin, who is autistic, recalls how an early education program markedly improved her speech skills as a child—before that, she'd sometimes resort to screaming to communicate—and draws on that experience to advocate for an early-intervention, child-centered approach to education. For example, she explains that while nonverbal children between ages two and five require 10–20 hours per week of one-on-one speech and behavioral instruction, it can come from a professional or a capable family member; what's important are progress markers such as reduced impulsivity and improved speech. Elsewhere, she recommends zeroing in on and cultivating the child's individual strengths rather than focusing on deficits. In considering the wide autism spectrum, with members "rang from computer scientists to individuals who will never live independently," Grandin stresses it's vital not to overvalue the autism label, as it can prove limiting and imprecise. The author's pinpoint guiding principles (high expectations yield results) and brass-tacks recommendations (strategies for teaching turn-taking or mastering basic life skills) combine to create a program that's thoughtful and comprehensive, but not overwhelming. For educators or parents of autistic children, this will be a valuable resource.
