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Reaching And Teaching The Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Using Learning Preferences And Strengths

This is an entertaining, informative and very practical book that will assist readers to 'walk the talk' through a more positive paradigm for enabling children with autism. It is based on careful and systematic thinking by the author and incorporates methodology based on research and best practice experience' - Carmen Hengeveld, M.Sc. Registered Speech-Language Pathologist 'Dr. Heather MacKenzie has used a unique blend of theories of personality type, multiple intelligences and mediated learning to create an elegant and practical method. I have seen how well the application of the Learning Preferences and Strengths model works for children with autism. It is my firm belief that this method has broad applicability for any learner' - Teeya Scholten, Ph.D. Registered Psychologist 'This is a practical, inspiring and stimulating book' - Allison Waks, M.A. Registered Psychologist Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum. The book gives greater insight into the perspective and behavior of a child with autism and explores how the child's learning preferences, strengths and interests can be used to facilitate learning and enhance motivation. Based on well-researched theory and extensive clinical experience, the author provides a comprehensive model for developing lifelong independent learning skills in children with autism between the ages of 3 and 12 years old. The book describes the underlying principles, learning preferences and strengths typical of children with autism and offers a detailed but flexible program structure based on these concepts. Easy to follow activities and approaches are described in each chapter, along with clear examples and illustrations. This accessible and practical book is an essential resource for parents, teachers, support workers, therapists and others concerned with learning and development in ch

Paperback: 272 pages

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (May 15, 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 184310623X

ISBN-13: 978-1843106234

Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.6 x 9.7 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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"'This is an entertaining, informative and very practical book that will assist readers to 'walk the talk' through a more positive paradigm for enabling children with autism. It is based on careful and systematic thinking by the author and incorporates methodology based on research and best practice experience.' - Carmen Hengeveld, M.Sc., Registered Speech-Language Pathologist 'Dr. Heather MacKenzie has used a unique blend of theories of personality type, multiple intelligences and mediated learning to create an elegant and practical method. I have seen how well the application of the Learning Preferences and Strengths model works for children with autism. It is my firm belief that this method has broad applicability for any learner.' - Teeya Scholten, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist 'This is a practical, inspiring and stimulating book.' - Allison Waks, M.A., Registered Psychologist" --Allison Waks, M.A., Registered Psychologist"

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