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Description
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Through sensitive, sometimes humorous, experience-based writing from teachers, clinicians, and activists in the ASD community, this book will help educators to better understand the world inhabited by ASD children. The stories contained in the book will not only inspire readers who are working day-to-day with children in the autism spectrum—it will also provide valuable insights into what makes these kids tick and useful information on how they communicate, learn, and succeed.
Offering perspective for anyone working regularly with ASD children, it presents experienced, articulate voices with the same basic theme: “Stop trying to turn these children into something they will never be. Accept them. Embrace and connect with who they are. Work with their strengths, rather than trying to ‘change’ their weaknesses.”
This book is about what it feels like to truly connect with an ASD child. The stories from all writers are inspirational, and will undoubtedly empower those who interact with this population to really “be there.” And, being there is the key to helping this population realize their potential.
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