(Click here for larger image) Author: Clarissa Willis Publisher:
Gryphon House Paperback - Also available as an eBook Pages: 224,
© 2006 What do you do when a three-year-old with autism falls on
the floor kicking and screaming? How do you communicate with a
child who looks away and flaps his hands? Who can help if you
suspect a child in your class has autism? Preschool can be
overwhelming for a child with autism. Autism affects how a child
communicates, behaves, and relates to others. Teachers need to
know what they can do to help children with autism reach their
full potential. 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,