Autism & education the way I see it : what parents and teachers need to know

"Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Topics include: The importance of early intervention, teaching for different types of thinking, dev...

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Main Author: Grandin, Temple (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: [Arlington, Texas] : Future Horizons, [2023]
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword: Answers to the most common recent questions
  • Chapter one The importance of early educational intervention
  • Do not get trapped by labels
  • High-quality budget-friendly programs for young children with ASD
  • Different types of thinking in autism
  • Higher expectations yield results
  • Teaching turn taking and the ability to wait
  • What school is best for my child with ASD?
  • Chapter two Teaching & education
  • Finding a child's area of strength
  • Teaching how to generalize
  • The importance of developing talent
  • Teaching people on the autism spectrum to be more flexible
  • Teaching concepts to children with autism
  • Bottom-up thinking and learning rules
  • Reading comprehension
  • Motivating students
  • Getting kids turned on to reading
  • Too much video gaming and screen time has a bad effect on child development
  • Therapy animals and autism
  • The importance of choices
  • The importance of practical problem-solving skills
  • Learning to do assignments that other people appreciate
  • Learning never stops.