Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew

In this exciting companion to the beloved classic TenThings Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, the unique perspective ofan autistic child''s voice describes for teachers, in the classroom and in thelarger community, how to understand thinking and processing patterns common inautism, how to shape an environment conducive to their learning style, and howto communicate with autistic learners of all ages in functional, meaningfulways. It''s the guidebook every educator and family member, worldwide, needs tocreate effective and inclusive settings wherein child and adult are both teachersand learners.

This vibrantly updated and expanded edition includes animaginative, all-new guide adaptable for group discussion, self-reflection, orself-expression, an afterword from the author''s autistic son, and addedperspective from autistic adults about their experiences in education. Perenniallypopular since 2006 and translated into multiple languages, Ten Things YourStudent with Autism Wishes You Knew now brings fresh perspective to a newgeneration of educators and autistic learners.

The two biggest take home messagesfrom this book are the importance for parents and teachers working together asa team and understanding that your autistic child thinks differently. TenThings Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew will help parents andteachers learn more effective methods for teaching children on the spectrum.

TempleGrandin, PhD

Author of TheWay I See It, Thinking in Pictures

Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knewcombines wisdom from a student with autism, his family, and his educatorsthroughout the continuum of their school years from pre-school to highereducation, delivered through analogies, metaphors, and hard facts. It iswritten with humor and easy-to-remember phrases so the reader can learn to hearthe voices of our autistic students and respond in ways that are meaningful tothem. The book starts with clear succinct points that lay out a guide map, thenclarifies the essential information to help teachers offer their best work fortheir students'' growth. Through numerous and invaluable examples, Ten Thingsprovides insight that can be used to generalize an understanding of theVERY different way the brain of a person with autism is wired.

The Ten Things laid out in this book are critical toteaching students with ASD. But you''ll find much that benefits all children aswell. Recalling my own 40-year career as a teacher, a learning specialist, anda district supervisor of special education teachers, I highly recommend TenThings Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew for your educationalresource library.

Eileen Harrison Sanchez, MEd, LDTC, NCED-R

PreK - 12 Special Education Supervisor (retired), PrincetonPublic Schools, New Jersey

Author of Freedom Lessons

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