Land We Can Share: Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism Contributor(s): Kluth, Paula (Author), Chandler-Olcott, Kelly (Author) |
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ISBN: 1557668558 ISBN-13: 9781557668554 Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
Binding Type: Paperback Published: December 2007 Annotation: Passionate and practical, this book moves beyond functional literacy skills and helps K-12 educators bring high-quality, meaningful literacy instruction to students with autism. Authored by nationally known scholars in autism and literacy, this groundbreaking guide shows teachers how to - implement research-based practices in reading and writing instruction - plan effective lessons that build on students' strengths, interests, and individual needs - design a classroom environment that promotes literacy learning for all students while addressing the individual needs of learners with autism - assess students who do not or cannot show their literacy learning in traditional ways - include students with autism in a wide range of classroom literacy activities |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - Behavioral, Emotional & Social Disabilities - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics |
Dewey: 371.94 |
LCCN: 2007044017 |
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.06" W x 9.96" L (1.10 lbs) 248 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Choice 07/01/2008 pg. 163 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Teachers are going to love this book Passionate and practical, it moves beyond "sight words" and other functional literacy skills and provides the know-how for bringing quality, meaningful literacy instruction to students with autism. Authored by respected, dynamic scholars in autism and literacy, the book breaks new ground as it focuses specifically on ways in which educators can improve literacy outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders in Grades K-12 classrooms. Teachers will learn:
br> This guidebook brings cutting-edge literacy concepts to special educators who are already familiar with autism but may not have specific training in teaching reading skills and is an essential "literacy meets autism" primer for general educators and reading specialists. For all readers, the book underscores the ways in which literacy can help every learner achieve a more fulfilling, rich, and inclusive academic life." |
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