| Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Contributor(s): Willis, Clarissa (Author) |
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ISBN: 0876590083 ISBN-13: 9780876590089 Publisher: Gryphon House OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: This guide discusses autism in a straightforward way, describes the major types of autism, and discusses the major characteristics associated with the disorder. Chapters help teachers understand the ways children with autism relate to the world and focus on setting up a proactive preschool environment. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities |
| Dewey: 371.94 |
| LCCN: 2006017065 |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 8.56" W x 11.04" (1.39 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Teaching Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder is a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide to working with children who have autism. It explains the major characteristics associated with autism and helps teachers understand the ways children with autism relate to the world. Each chapter offers specific strategies for teachers to use, including setting up a proactive preschool environment, helping children learn life skills, managing behavior, helping children with autism communicate, encouraging children with autism to play, helping them to get along with others, and working with families. Teaching Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder helps teachers connect with all children in meaningful ways, allowing children with autism to learn and grow. |
Contributor Bio(s): Willis, Clarissa: - Clarissa Willis, Ph.D. has been working in the field of early childhood education for more than 20 years. Clarissa is a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at regional and national early childhood conferences. Her articles on child development and early childhood special education have been published both nationally and internationally. |